Bournemouth University - MA International Political Communication

Bournemouth University

MA International Political Communication

Become well-versed in the issues and discussions surrounding political communication, with a focus on topics like diplomacy, campaigning, reporting, and media effects in the context of the 21st-century communication and media environment. With an international perspective, you'll receive information on the most recent advancements in political communication, including how political and social change have evolved and technological advancements.
Utilize theories from social science, sociology, psychology, communication studies, and international/diplomatic relations to analyze current issues and practices with the goal of addressing challenging issues.
BU has strong connections to a variety of political organizations, local, national, and international pressure groups, charities, and communication consultancies.
Learn from academics with connections to political and research organizations in places like Massachusetts, Prague, Bogota, and Auckland.

Benefit from industry guest speakers

A long list of industry guest speakers, including representatives from NGOs, polling firms, market research and communication experts, political communication consultants, public relations specialists, politicians, speechwriters, and others, benefits students.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent.

  • If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading.

Career Prospects

After completing this course, students will:
possess the analytical and critical thinking abilities to conduct professional and academic research in the fields of political communication and related fields.
possess the necessary academic and professional transferable skills to pursue careers in the corporate and political spheres.
Be knowledgeable about a number of recurrent issues that define and set the boundaries for current international political communications theory and practice.

Career opportunities after completing MA in International Political Communication

  • National and Local government

  • Political parties

  • Unions

  • Charities and NGOs

  • Public Affairs

  • International organisations

  • Journalism

  • Communication/ Advertising

Course Details

A variety of staff members with expertise and knowledge pertinent to the unit's content will be instructing you in this course. Senior academic staff, licensed professionals, demonstrators, technicians, and research students will all fall under this category. Regular guest lectures from business leaders will also be advantageous to you.

Year One

Core units
Social Theory & Political Communication
The Psychodynamics of Emotion & Political Culture
Methods of Inquiry in the Social Sciences & Humanities
Political Communication & Campaigning
Public Diplomacy & International Relation
Discourse, Rhetoric & Power

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