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Study Details: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
The MSc in Political Communication and Media explores how politics and media interact in today’s fast-changing information environment. It looks beyond established democracies to include authoritarian and hybrid regimes, offering a global perspective on how communication shapes power, participation, and public debate across different political systems.
A key strength of the programme is its focus on research and methodological training. You will build strong skills in both qualitative and quantitative approaches while also engaging with emerging tools in big data and artificial intelligence. This combination equips you to analyse political communication at multiple levels, from individual messaging strategies to large-scale patterns in digital media.
By blending theoretical depth with methodological innovation, the programme prepares you for diverse career paths in political consulting, media strategy, journalism, research, and academia. You will leave with the critical insight and technical expertise needed to understand—and influence—the evolving dynamics of political communication worldwide.
First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in social science.
Core modules:
Quantitative Methods 1
Political Communication in the 21st Century
Research Skills for Media & Communication
Advanced Topics in Political Communication & Media
Media Analytics
Dissertation
Optional modules:
Quantitative Methods 2
Qualitative Methods
International Institutions & Regimes
Comparative Public Policy
Quantitative Text Analysis & Machine Learning in the Social Sciences
Strategic Communication
Digital Media Ethics
Communication & Media Theory in an International Context
Communicating Science & the Environment
Introduction to Social Network Analysis for Social Scientists
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