International Relations and Global Communications
Entry requirements
You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent academic qualification. If you have a different background you may be admitted if you have proven experience in a relevant field.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Find out about English language requirements.
If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
Months of entry
September
Course content
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).
Features and benefits:
- Diverse and dynamic coursework - Engage with a wide range of tasks, from essays and reports to debates, blog posts, and presentations, developing both academic and practical communication skills.
- Real world expertise - Learn directly from guest speakers with NGO, political, and activist backgrounds, while building your own portfolio of political communication tools.
- Academic excellence - Study in an interdisciplinary environment with leading experts in politics, international relations, communication, journalism, and linguistics, and benefit from access to external workshops, seminars, and talent days.
- Public engagement - Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, gaining valuable employability experience and professional confidence.
- Global outlook - Join a diverse international student community, building networks and gaining a truly global perspective on contemporary political and communication issues.
- Use your voice - Contribute to the Digital Politics blog, writing on topics that interest you while sharpening your communication and publishing skills.
Information for international students
Please visit the international page.
Fees and funding
For further information please see the fees and funding page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries Team
- courses@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 247 6969