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- MA Political Communications
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Communication is at the very heart of the structures, institutions and actors that give meaning to politics in governments, in parties and on the street.
Overview
The programme’s core curriculum will address a range of contemporary issues, debates and theory in political communication, including work on:
- comparative media systems
- theories of communication and democratisation
- global media, international governance and transnational communication
- economic, financial and industrial policy
- digital media and online politics
- media sociology and news production
- political parties, party ideologies and party-member dynamics
- public relations, political marketing and spin
- government communication systems and media management
- media audiences, effects and agenda-setting
- public opinion and public sphere debates
- interest groups, social movements and alternative media
- advocacy, civil society and public affairs
- new technologies and the information society
- citizenship and public engagement
- the policy process and government decision-making
- politics and culture
- social theories of power, culture and communications
Theory is usually applied to a number of case study areas on, for example: conflict and war; elections; social and environmental debates; foreign affairs; the economy, finance and business; crime and disorder. Theory and discussion is always related to current events and debates.
Careers
We know that political organisations relish thinking graduates. It’s why we focus on delivering a programme that’s rooted in a critical perspective. By the time you leave we want you to feel transformed so that you can go forward and transform the world.
Our graduates go on to work within government organisations, political parties, NGOs and news media and across the public and private sectors - from the Houses of Parliament and BBC World Service to Google, Greenpeace and the UN.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 17,070per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
68th
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Campus address
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
40th out of 97 22
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Entry standards
/ Max 190137 68%22nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061 61%53rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 52.97 59%97th
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