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Global Media and Politics MA

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

Study in a department currently ranked within the world top 75 and 5th in the UK for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025). The course explores different forms of communication in their social, political, and economic contexts, focusing in particular on the relationship between news media, social media, and politics in contemporary societies. It also uncovers the ways in which journalists and politicians attempt to set the political agenda or influence public opinion and also explores the ways in which the audiences, as public and as citizens, are involved in media as consumers and producers. The programme focuses on theories and debates surrounding: The relationship between the mass media, politics and society The role and function of the media in a democracy The impact of mass media on global political processes Research methods used in media and communication research.

Application deadline

11/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 2,333month

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    18th out of 92 5

    34th out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    127 64%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    45th

    35

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    55th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    128 65%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    44th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    37th

    15

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