International Public and Political Communication
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Months of entry
September
Course content
We are continually surrounded by differing viewpoints and messages. This content is shaped in different ways, advocating viewpoints and constructing campaigns to influence public opinion, audiences and policymakers.
Our course teaches you to be an expert in both the analysis and development of messages from groups such as political parties, public and governmental institutions, pressure groups, charities and NGOs.
You'll learn about media relations, political marketing and the scope and significance of political communication. You'll also develop skills in persuasive communication, including communicating with the media, media training, and using different media outlets to promote ideas through advocacy and lobbying.
Our teaching provides a thorough, critical understanding of key debates around the intersection of the media and international public and political communication.
Information for international students
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/postgraduate-taught
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
- journalism-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)114 222 2500