Master International Political Communication - Máster en Comunicación Política Internacional
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Presencial
This programme is offered either full and part time basis
Get to grips with a fascinating subject on this innovative programme. You’ll address current theories, practice and research surrounding the relationship between media and development, and you’ll have the freedom to choose from a wide range of specialist optional modules and training courses such as the excellent Ethnographic Film-making for Development Professionals run by Postcode Films.
The School of International Development (DEV) has a world-class reputation for research in development studies, and past graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields including humanitarian communication, NGO communications, development journalism, media development, journalism and academia.
Degree Subject Social Sciences, preferably media or development Degree Classification 2.1 or equivalent Special Entry Requirements Relevant work experience desirable
Entry Requirement
Applicants should normally have a good first degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant.
It is normal for undergraduate students to apply for entry to postgraduate programmes in their final year of study. Applicants who have not yet been awarded a degree may be offered a place conditional on their attaining a particular class of degree.
Students for whom English is a Foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components)
PTE (Pearson): 62 (minimum 55 in all components)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Compulsory Study (60 credits)
Students must study the following modules for 60 credits:
MA IN MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EXAM
MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MEDIA AND SOCIETY
Option A Study (40 credits)
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:
DEVELOPMENT WORK PLACEMENT
DISSERTATION
Option B Study (0-20 credits)
Students will select 0 - 20 credits from the following modules:
Autumn Semester Recommended Options. Students must select a total of 20 credits from Option Ranges B and C.
CRITICAL ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES
GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GOVERNANCE, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBALISATION
POLITICS AND MEDIA
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS
RURAL LIVELIHOODS AND AGRARIAN CHANGE
SOCIAL ANALYSIS FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WATER SECURITY - CONCEPTS
WELFARE AND EVALUATION IN DEVELOPMENT
Option C Study (0 - 20 credits)
Students will select 0 - 20 credits from the following modules:
Autumn Semester other. Students must select a total of 20 credits from Option Ranges B and C.
CONCEPTUALISING SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
ISSUES IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL POLITICS
STUDYING MEDIA
UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL MEDIA
Option D Study (0 - 60 credits)
Students will select 0 - 60 credits from the following modules:
Spring Semester Recommended Options. Students must select a total of 60 credits from Option Ranges D and G.
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
APPLIED METHODS FOR IMPACT EVALUATION
CLIMATE CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT II: GOVERNANCE, POLICY AND SOCIETY
CONFLICT, CIVIL WARS AND PEACE
CONTEMPORARY WORLD DEVELOPMENT
CRITICAL ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE 2
EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT
GENDER DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
GLOBALISATION, BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT
GLOBALISED AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
MEDIA AND DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE
POLITICAL ECOLOGY
POLITICS AND MEDIA
RURAL POLICIES AND POLITICS
TOOLS AND SKILLS IN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
WATER SECURITY - PRACTICE
Option G Study (0 - 60 credits)
Students will select 0 - 60 credits from the following modules:
Spring Semester other. Students must select a total of 60 credits from Option Ranges D and G.
ANALYSING HOLLYWOOD CINEMA
ECONOMIC POLICY ANALYSIS
FEMINISMS AND TELEVISION FROM WONDER WOMAN TO HANNAH HORVATH
FREE SPEECH
MACROECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICAL VIDEO AND TV NEWS PRODUCTION
PUBLIC RELATIONS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND THE MEDIA
Marketing and communications manager for international aid organisations
Media team leader for international charity
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
British Council
News editor or journalist
PhD programme