Master of Arts in Social Media and Political Communication
Loughborough University
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 20,800/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1966
Total Students: 19,500 +
Int. Students: 2,870 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
Master of Arts in Social Media and Political Communication
Program Overview
On this exciting and unique master’s programme you will gain advanced knowledge of how social media shape how political power is exercised in today’s turbulent world. The curriculum blends world-leading scholarly research with case study analyses of how political communication works in the real world.
The digital age has produced some of the most remarkable developments in modern history. The Arab Spring, Occupy, Brexit, the #MeToo movement, the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the growth of online misinformation and automated propaganda, fierce debates over online "filter bubbles" and fake news, the resurgence of the populist right and a new populist left, the growth of online hate speech, mass microtargeting of political messages via email and social media, and concerns about the growing power of social media platforms, algorithms and big data over the lives of citizens. These developments have sent shockwaves around the world.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 20,800 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Loughborough University
CAD 11,000 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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