The modern world exists in an Information Age in which an understanding of relationship between global politics and the international news media has become vitally important. 

The MA Degree in International Communication and Development offers advanced study in International Communication and Development Studies providing students with a detailed understanding of the international system, particularly the impact of culture on global politics, and an understanding of the impact of political, economic and cultural factors on news work.

Programme Details

Part I of the MA consists of 120-credits of compulsory and optional modules that provide training in research skills and theory, allow you to study particular topics with experts in the field, and prepare you for the 60-credit Dissertation which constitutes Part II of the scheme. The MA can be pursued full-time or part-time. Full-time students complete Part I over two semesters, in one academic year; part-time students normally complete Part I over four semesters, in two years.

The compulsory modules for this degree are:-

• Communication and Development
• Governance: from state formation to global governance
• Conceptual issues in the theory and practice of social science
• Research process and dissertation

Weblink to Masters modules in Political and Cultural Studies.

Entry Requirements

We welcome students from all over the world with a range of backgrounds and qualifications. The typical entry requirement is a minimum of a lower second class BA degree (with an overall average of at least 55%) or equivalent, in Politics, International Relations or a related subject area.  Overseas students are expected to possess and IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if English is not their first language. Relevant work experience is also taken into consideration.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are employed in diverse and dynamic vocations such as government and politics, foreign affairs and diplomatic corps; humanitarian organisations; marketing, sales and advertising; commercial, industrial and public Sectors; education; business, law and finance; art, design and culture; journalism, media and PR.

For enquiries, please contact Dr Krijn Peters.