Master of Science in Political Communication
Brunel University London
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 21,260/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1966
Total Students: 14,000 +
Int. Students: 2,600 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Kingston Ln, London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Political Communication
Program Overview
Communication has always been integral to politics and politics to communication but the interplay between them is changing dramatically in the social media age and as new forms of politics emerge in spaces as far afield as Trump’s America, Brexit Britain or Modi’s India. Such developments challenge at a global and national level the taken-for-granted assumptions about what is political and how we communicate it. The Political Communication MSc aims to tap into growing interest nationally and internationally in how to make sense of these developments and what they may mean for political communication professionals working in areas as diverse as election campaigns, PR and crisis communication, political satire, or journalism.
The new interdisciplinary degree is unique in offering a strong practical strand of modules that aim to upskill you within a theoretically robust degree. The academic component of the degree aims to critically examine current developments but also locates them historically and within an internationalised curriculum. You will have the opportunity to take practical modules or theory-practical offering the potential to upskill in different types of writing, technical competencies and presentational elements on practical modules.
The academic component is grounded in a flagship module in political communication which locates current developments historically, theoretically and critically as well as nationally and internationally. You will not only study conventional political communication topics on elections, but also learn about digital cultures, political satire and fake news. Crucially, in an age where facial recognition, AI, deep fakes and micro-behavioural targeting are creating new possibilities and challenges, you will also study international media ethics.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 21,260 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Brunel University London
CAD 12,006 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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