Political Communication MA

at University of Leeds

Throughout your studies you’ll study two core modules that cover the foundations of the course, exploring the role of communications in contemporary politics.
 

You’ll look at different models of contemporary democracy and critically examine the relations between political actors, the media and citizens. From there you’ll move onto recent innovations sparked by cultural, technological and political change. With this in mind, you’ll then design a political campaign that incorporates some of these developments.
 

On top of this, you’ll build specialist knowledge through your choice of optional modules. These can include topics such as television narrative, media and globalisation, urban narratives, and media and democratisation. The optional modules allow you to focus on topics that suit your own interests or perhaps reflect your career plans.
 

Throughout the course, you’ll also be preparing for your dissertation through the Dissertation and Research Methods module. Your dissertation is a major independent research project on a topic of your choice, which you submit at the end of the course.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation and Research Methods    
• Innovations in Political Communication    
• Keywords in Political Communication    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in: politics, media or communication studies. Applications from those with degrees in other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.
 

Relevant professional experience will also be considered. We may request additional documentation to inform our decision. Please note that meeting the entry requirements of this course doesn't guarantee an offer of a place.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Fees

• UK: £10,250 (total)
• International: £23,000 (total)
   

This isn’t a practical training course, it will give you an in-depth understanding of the role and importance of political communication – a sector which is constantly growing.
 

Our graduates have entered a wide range of related careers in political journalism, government communications, communications analysis and advisory roles for political parties. Others have gone on to work for international organisations and pressure groups.
 

You’ll also be equipped to continue with further research at PhD level and pursue an academic career.