MSc Strategic Communications and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science

Study different forms of strategic communication across markets, civil society and politics in the context of digitalisation and globalisation changes. The MSc Strategic Communications and Society examines strategic communication from a societal perspective. Alongside examining the organisational benefits of strategic communication, this programme takes a broader societal perspective, critically exploring the social and cultural power of strategic communication.

Department: Department of Media and Communications  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The strategic communications core of the programme is complemented by courses that give you a broader understanding of how media and communications more generally shapes contemporary societies. Beyond these core courses, you can tailor your studies to your academic interests and future ambitions through your choice of optional courses. Compulsory and core courses include Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications, Critical Approaches to Strategic Communications, Dissertation: Media and Communications.

Career pathways

On graduating, our students enter a variety of careers in the UK and abroad, including broadcasting, journalism, advertising, new media industries, political marketing, market research, regulation and policy, media management and research in both the public and private sectors. Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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