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Study Details: 1 year full-time OR 2 years part-time
The relationship between politics and communication has never been more dynamic—or more critical—than it is today. Digital media and its various platforms are transforming the terrain of political life. This course invites you to explore these interactions in an interdisciplinary setting, drawing on expertise from politics, international relations, media, and communications.
You'll engage with communications theory, trace the historical development of international relations, and examine the defining issues of contemporary global politics. Alongside this, you'll develop understanding of how emerging technologies are reshaping societies, politics, and individual lives.
The MA is available to complete in one year full-time or two years part-time. The course is also available to study on campus (full-time or part-time) or online (part-time only).
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Graduates of this programme are well prepared to progress to doctoral research or to pursue diverse careers across sectors. Potential pathways include roles in government, international organisations, NGOs, policy and advocacy, journalism, media, and globally focused businesses. The programme equips you with the analytical, communication, and research skills to thrive in careers that engage directly with politics, communications, and international affairs.
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The course is made up of four core modules exploring key topics in the study of international relations and global communications. You can also choose between three option modules depending on your interests. All of this culminates in a final dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Core modules:
The Making of International Relations
Issues and Practices in Digital Political Communication
Research Design
Dissertation
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