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    MA Full-time1 year, Part-time up to 4 years

Course Description

Are you interested in the power of communication as a tool for social change? Develop specialist skills and knowledge on our MA Communication, Media and Development so you’re ready to play your part in this dynamic, impactful field.

New forms of communication and storytelling are vital in addressing some of today’s global challenges. From climate change and sustainability, to global poverty, minority rights, peacebuilding and more. 

Whether you want to work at the global or local level, you’ll need expert knowledge of development theories and contemporary communication practices – along with a potent communication skillset and a critical, problem-solving mindset. If you want to add your voice to the social change sector, this course is for you. 

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification), in social science, humanities or associated subject.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide details of alternative qualifications or relevant professional or voluntary work experience as this will also be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

This master’s will set you up for communication and engagement roles in NGOs, UN agencies, government departments, charities and social enterprises, and consultancies.

Graduates of this course have taken their skills into wide-ranging roles including:

  • Communication for development specialist
  • Communication researcher/ consultant
  • Community liaison manager
  • Strategic communications
  • Communications and impact officer 
  • Advocacy officer
  • Fundraising manager
  • Internal communications 
  • Social media campaigner
  • Co-founder/ director of an NGO 

Some of the employers they’re now working with include:

  • United National Environment Programme (UNEP)
  • Truth Consulting
  • The Rank Foundation
  • The Malaria Consortium
  • The Urban Works Institute
  • National government departments including international development, climate change and health.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

  • Media Industries: Critical Perspectives
  • Global South and International Development
  • Grand Challenges

Optional modules

One of:

  • International Relations and Security in the Age of Polycrises 
  • Social Identities and Media 
  • International Business in Contexts 

One of:

  • Design & Identity 
  • Digital Media Audiences and Markets 
  • The Politics of Violence: Development, Security, Sustainability 
  • Digital Heritage, Museums and Cultural Industries

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

  • Media and Communication for Development and Social Change
  • Dissertation

Optional modules

One of:

  • Sustainable Development Project Management
  • Media, Social Movements and Politics
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

One of:

  • Researching Media Industries
  • Research Approaches in Development and Social Change

One of:

  • Collaborative Project
  • Learning from the Global South: Field Trip

Summer

  • Dissertation

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