MSc Communication for Development
University of Reading
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Develop the knowledge and skills to support social change through communication with our MSc Communication for Development. The changing global communication landscape – information technologies, communication processes and communication opportunities – offer new ways to understand and improve how we can use communication to address livelihoods, reduce poverty, and support community development. Through this programme, you’ll develop your understanding of how communication can support ...Read more

Develop the knowledge and skills to support social change through communication with our MSc Communication for Development. The changing global communication landscape – information technologies, communication processes and communication opportunities – offer new ways to understand and improve how we can use communication to address livelihoods, reduce poverty, and support community development. Through this programme, you’ll develop your understanding of how communication can support individual and social change and lead to more effective and dynamic development policy and programmes. The practical application of communication in development is diverse, including areas such as: agricultural extension and advisory services, communication and climate adaptation and resilience, communicating about health and health promotion, facilitating, driving and enabling change, communication as a driver of rural development. The MSc Communication for Development programme is particularly relevant for: development practitioners who would like to use communication in their development practice, professionals who have, or are seeking, extension responsibilities, media and marketing professionals who would like to work in development communication, individuals working with communities on livelihoods and rural development projects, people working in the community health sector, those intending to go on to a research degree in communication for development.

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Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also encouraged to apply. Evidence of prior experience in the sector may also be taken into consideration for all international development degrees. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills.

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£11,750 per year

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£25,850 per year

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£26,450 per year

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University of Reading
Whiteknights Pepper Lane Reading Wokingham RG6 6UR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Basingstoke  0.3 miles away

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