Key information
International and development policy is influenced by communications. In our globally respected MA programme at a University ranked first in London for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2020), you will explore how this happens within a sociological context.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
You stand to benefit from the global development perspective given in this MA. You will develop a wider world-view through a grounding in the social, economic and political discussions of development and communications
You will develop analytical and critical skills through a detailed independent analysis of development programmes from the sector and engage with contemporary human rights issues.
Our module options in International Politics and Sociology allow you to approach your specialism from an innovative angle.
By building policymaking skills and knowledge of shifting geopolitics, you will gain highly valued skills.
Who is this course for?
If you want to study how communications can be used within international development, this course is for you. We enable you to closely investigate and assess the role played by the media in development processes and policy-making.
Our MA programme will appeal if you have an academic interest in communication studies alongside cross-disciplinary interests in development studies, sociology and politics.
Teaching and assessment
You will learn through lectures, interactive sessions and small group seminars, practical workshops and small classes, supported by a personal tutorial system.
We encourage you to read extensively around topics to deepen and enrich your knowledge.
Career
The International Communications and Development MA can prepare you for various careers across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the civil service, major media companies and broadcasters, NGOs, government and development consultancies.
Recent graduate positions include:
- Fundraising and Communications Officer at Alone
- Head of NGOs at Thomson Reuters Foundation
- Communications Specialist at Government Division of Health and Social Services
- Civil Servant at Seoul Metropolitan Government.
- Throughout the course, you will be supported by our Careers, Student Development and Outreach Office, as well as through teaching.
