The MA in Political Communication pursues an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, including not only the experience of established democracies like Britain, Western Europe and the US, but also the particular problems of political communication in emerging democracies and the developing world. Particular attention is paid to innovatory forms of political communication and students will be expected to apply these in the design of a political campaign.
The MA in Political Communication provides cutting-edge competencies for a career in political public relations, political journalism and related fields. It is also an ideal foundation course for students who want to pursue an academic career in political communication and related subjects.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5051M | Theories and Concepts in Political Communication | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| COMM5052M | Political Communication Strategies and Campaigns | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| COMM5600M | Dissertation and Research Methods | 60 | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5005M | Contemporary Debates in Media and Communication | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5250M | Feminism, Identity and Media | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5260M | Understanding the Audience | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5606M | Media and Civil Resistance | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5705M | Identity and Culture | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5785M | Platforms and Society | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5801M | Urban Narratives | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules or may take a 30 credit discovery module if it can be timetabled:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5120M | Gender and Media Histories: Feminist Methods | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5160M | Critical Studies in Visual Communication | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5550M | Popular Music and Society | 30 | Not running in 202627 | |
| COMM5630M | Communication and Public Opinion | 30 | Not running in 202627 | |
| COMM5796M | Climate Communication | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5866M | Global migration, ‘race’ and media | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5935M | War and Media | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
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