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MSc Communication for Development

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop the knowledge and skills to support social change through communication with our MSc Communication for Development.Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25).The changing global communication landscape – information technologies, communication processes and communication opportunities – offer new ways to understand and improve how we can use communication to address livelihoods, reduce poverty, and support community development.Through this programme, you’ll develop your understanding of how communication can support individual and social change and lead to more effective and dynamic development policy and programmes.The practical application of communication in development is diverse, including areas such as:agricultural extension and advisory servicescommunication and climate adaptation and resiliencecommunicating about health and health promotionfacilitating, driving and enabling changecommunication as a driver of rural development.The MSc Communication for Development programme is particularly relevant for:development practitioners who would like to use communication in their development practiceprofessionals who have, or are seeking, extension responsibilitiesmedia and marketing professionals who would like to work in development communicationindividuals working with communities on livelihoods and rural development projectspeople working in the community health sectorthose intending to go on to a research degree in communication for development.

Application deadline

01/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,450per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

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Join a global community of students from around 150 countries, plus alumni like actor Tang Wei, rapper Falz and author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor.
Enhance your academic English with expert support at every level.
Recognised for its generous support, the university offers initiatives like the £6,000-a-year Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    39th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    117 51%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    46th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    78th

    42

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