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Universities United Kingdom London School of Economics Courses MSc Social and Public Communication

MSc Social and Public Communication
at London School of Economics

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,456
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100

Program Overview

The MSc Social and Public Communication explores communication as a social psychological process central to the conduct of everyday life, in public as well as in private.

Have you ever wondered about 'the five language games of communication'? Here you can find the answer.

Communication is the foundation of social life as well as a professional activity to influence and persuade, to gain advantage, to build and sustain a community of trust, and to reach a common understanding on a controversial issue. You will be provided with an overview of theories of communication and their psychological foundations that enable you to analyse communication events and the practical dilemmas faced by those working in different domains of public communication.

The programme is not simply a training programme in social marketing but an academic, research-based degree which will enable you, through a range of compulsory and topical courses, to engage critically with existing tools of analysis, evaluation and design of communication endeavours. We offer a comparative approach, with a focus on clear language across a range of domains where public communication is pivotal. The programme is recognised by the professional certification of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations in the UK.

Course Content
You will take three compulsory courses, will complete a dissertation of 10,000 words, and will choose courses to the value of one unit from a range of options including research methods.

Social Psychology of Communication
Examines core theories towards a social psychology of communication.

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Methods for Social Psychological Research
Provides an overview and training in key research methods skills to conduct empirical social psychological research, and in quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.

Psychological and Behavioural Science (non-credit bearing)
Each week we tackle key debates for the social sciences through an examination of key theories in Societal Psychology. This course is a compulsory component of Social Psychology of Communication and its assessment will form 20% of the overall core course mark.

Dissertation
Allows you to 'show and tell' what you have learnt through a small, well-documented and presented research project of up to 10,000 words.

You will be able to choose from two half unit options. The following electives are aligned towards the core themes of this Masters:
- Corporate Communications
- Health Communication
- Dialogue: Conflict & Negotiation
Entry Requirement
Minimum entry requirements for MSc Social and Public Communication

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science and relevant professional experience.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
Fees & Scholarships
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2022/23 for MSc MSc Social and Public Communication
Home students: £15,816
Overseas students: £24,456
Career Prospect
Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science
Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £28,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:
- Computer programming and consultancy
- Management consultancy activities
- Advertising and market research
- Education
- Financial service activities
The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2017-18 were the first group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling.

This programme has a special relationship with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the United Kingdom accreditation body for Communication Professionals. Students who successfully complete the MSc Social and Public Communication will be uniquely entitled for a fast route through the professional accreditation process. No other MSc programme in or outside LSE is offered this professional recognition.

Our students go on to develop exciting careers in the field of professional communication such as journalism, publishing, advertising, public relations, education and outreach, and in international organisations. Some have founded their own PR companies. Others, inspired by the theories and research they have learned during their MSc, decide to pursue a PhD.

Cost Of Studying At London School of Economics

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Social and Public Communication at London School of Economics