MA in Political Communication
Course Overview
This MA in Political Communication provides a critical examination of the dynamic relationship between media, politics, and the public, exploring its profound impact on modern democracy and power structures. The programme is designed for those interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of media coverage, digital campaigning, and political strategy. It combines academic rigor with real-world application to prepare graduates for successful careers at the highest levels.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from leading research-active academics and industry guest lecturers from national and international backgrounds.
- Engage in 100% continuous assessment through 'real-world' projects that blend theory with practical application.
- Complete a supervised dissertation on a political communication topic of your own choice.
- Study a curriculum covering key areas like fake news, data communication, political campaigning, and public relations.
- Join a programme with a strong record of graduate employment in politics, government, PR, and multinational corporations.
Course Overview
This MA in Political Communication provides a critical examination of the dynamic relationship between media, politics, and the public, exploring its profound impact on modern democracy and power structures. The programme is designed for those interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of media coverage, digital campaigning, and political strategy. It combines academic rigor with real-world application to prepare graduates for successful careers at the highest levels.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from leading research-active academics and industry guest lecturers from national and international backgrounds.
- Engage in 100% continuous assessment through 'real-world' projects that blend theory with practical application.
- Complete a supervised dissertation on a political communication topic of your own choice.
- Study a curriculum covering key areas like fake news, data communication, political campaigning, and public relations.
- Join a programme with a strong record of graduate employment in politics, government, PR, and multinational corporations.
Requirements
Modules
- Biological Bases Of Behaviour
- Developmental And Lifespan Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality And Individual Difference
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Design And Methods
- Research Skills
- Msc Research Project
- Psychological Issues In The Real World Today
- Technological Innovations In Psychology
- Clinical Applications
- Social Cognition
