International Communications and Development MA

at City University of London

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.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Arts (MA)
   

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.
 

Structure
 

Master of Arts (MA)
 

Duration:

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years

 

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.
 

Modules

 

MA is comprised of:

• Core modules (75 credits)
• Core elective modules (15 credits)
• Elective modules (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

English language requirements
 

If you're a national of a majority English-speaking country, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course.

 

The government provides a list of recognised majority English-speaking countries.

 

Otherwise, to participate fully in the collaborative learning process in the School of Communication and Creativity, you must provide evidence that you meet the courses English language requirements.

 

This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with a score of no less than 7.0 in the writing subtest, and a minimum of 6.5 in each other subtest.

 

We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section.

 

You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course.

 

Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this.

 

Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course.

 

Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies.

Fees for academic year 2022/23

Master of Arts (MA)

Full-time per year

• UK: £10,280
• Overseas/EU: £15,160

 

Part-time per year

• UK: £5,140
• Overseas/EU: £7,580

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.