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The Master of Arts in Political and Strategic Communication addresses critical needs in our rapidly changing global landscape. The early 21st century has seen extraordinary transformations across political, social, economic, and technological spheres, with communication serving as both a catalyst for change and a potential source of conflict. This program equips students with the expertise to navigate the intricate realm of political messaging and strategic discourse, offering a curriculum responsive to digital era challenges affecting governments, organizations, multinational enterprises, and individuals alike. Through rigorous academic study and practical application, students gain critical insights into communication's societal and political impacts, especially during periods of war, crisis, and conflict. The program combines theoretical coursework with hands-on case analyses and project-based learning in core modules. Program Highlights: • Cultivate advanced analytical capabilities for examining political discourse and global affairs • Access pioneering research in strategic communications and related fields like International Relations • Join an intellectually diverse community featuring distinguished faculty and international peers • Collaborate with leading scholars on research initiatives while benefiting from their expertise • Acquire multimedia production skills for presenting research through audio-visual formats • Develop ethical communication frameworks for professional practice • Establish connections with policymakers, think tanks, and global organizations • Experience London's vibrant academic and cultural environment along the Thames Career Outcomes: Graduates have secured positions as strategic communicators in the UK Cabinet Office, joined communications firms, or worked with museums, NGOs, and government agencies (both civilian and military). This degree prepares students to conceptualize communication strategies within global contexts while mastering practical digital skills including interview techniques, multimedia production, and image manipulation. The program emphasizes innovative information analysis, cultivating abilities essential for both academic research and professional advancement in today's competitive employment landscape.
Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip). Programme-Specific Requirements: Undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 60% across all years of study) in International Relations, War Studies, History, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychiatry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Theology. Applications from students with first degree in other areas, including science, language, and journalism, are also welcome. Students can demonstrate their English Language Proficiency with the following tests and grades: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill; TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills.