International Public and Political Communication MA

University of Sheffield

Master

In Sheffield

£ 8,500 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Messages and viewpoints are all around us at all times. Political parties, institutions, pressure groups, charities and NGOs shape messages to influence public opinion and policymakers. Join us on this degree and you’ll learn about media relations, political marketing and the scope and significance of political communication. You’ll develop skills in communicating with the media (including media training) and using different media outlets to promote ideas through advocacy and lobbying.

Facilities

Location

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Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

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About this course

Our teaching offers a deep and critical understanding of key debates around the intersection of the media and public and political communication internationally. That’s why this degree offers a route into PhD study as well as a solid foundation for careers in lobbying, journalism, public relations and more.

To take one of our MA courses you must have one of the following:
A 2:1 undergraduate degree (we will consider a 2:2 if we are sufficiently impressed by your potential).
An alternative qualification approved by the University as degree equivalent.
Substantial previous work experience in a media-related role.

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Subjects

  • International
  • Communication Training
  • Media
  • Political communication
  • Communication
  • International Crises
  • Political Campaigning
  • Communicating With The Media
  • Crisis and Terrorism
  • Political Marketing

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Research Methods
  • Comparative Perspectives of Public and Political Communication
  • Introduction to Political Communication
  • Media, Society and International Crises
  • Public and Political Campaigning
  • Communicating With The Media
  • Political Communication in Times of War, Crisis and Terrorism
Dissertation

Your dissertation is undertaken in semester 2. You can choose between a traditional-style project and a work-based dissertation.

Teaching

We teach through lectures, seminars, workshops and research exercises.

Assessment

You’re assessed by essays, examinations and a dissertation.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £18,300

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International Public and Political Communication MA

£ 8,500 VAT inc.

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