Policital Communication and Public Affairs

Entry requirements

The course is suitable if you:

• are interested in public affairs, media, and communication, irrespective of the subjects in which you already have an academic qualification;
• already work in a communication or PR role and want to specialise in public affairs and/or
• aim to progress to a research career in communication or strategic communication.

Students will normally possess an honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area (eg arts, humanities or social sciences). Students without an honours degree may be admitted (subject to interview) to the course if they have other relevant qualifications and appropriate work experience.

International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This unique MSc in Political Communication and Public Affairs is for those already working in communication or PR or those who wish to move into the area and will enable you to enter careers in public affairs, policy communication, campaigning, or advocacy.

The course offers highly relevant theoretical knowledge and strong vocational skills development. It focuses on the intersection of communication, media, and politics as the area of knowledge fundamental for communicators working across public, private and third-sector organisations as well as across a range of economic, social or cultural sectors.

The course is delivered full or part-time and offers a placement opportunity.