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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
12 Months
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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
12 Months
Select a an exam type
The MSc in Political Communication and Media is a multi-disciplinary programme that explores the intersection of politics, media, and public discourse and prepares students to understand, analyse, and effectively engage in the communication processes that shape political life.
During this course, you will:
study how traditional and digital media shape political narratives and influence public opinion, elections, policymaking, and democratic processes
gain a thorough understanding of core theories about the public sphere, agenda-setting, framing and persuasion
engage in current debates about political messaging, propaganda, misinformation, media bias, and the role of artificial intelligence
learn practical skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods to evaluate political communication strategies and understand the state of the art in media effects research
Students living in
Domestic
£796 month
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,796 month
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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