MSc Political Communication at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An MSc giving an advanced understanding of the interplay between politics, media, civil society and public opinion, and how information flows across platforms and systems. Topics include platform power, media bias, political advocacy and campaigning, and disinformation, with industry-relevant assessments in case analysis, strategic communication and policy writing.

Department: School of Social & Political Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core courses (Media & Democracy, Political Institutions and Communication, Research Design for Politics and International Relations), three options (recommended: Media and Conflict in Divided Societies, Media, War and Security, Propaganda and Public Diplomacy, The Internet and Civil Society), and a summer MSc dissertation project.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked for political parties, campaign groups, non-profit organisations and the civil service, and in journalism, business, academia, public relations and government.

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Entry requirements

2.1 honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a Social Science subject; Arts and Humanities degrees may also be accepted and 2.2 degrees may sometimes be accepted. Work experience may be considered in lieu of lower grades or unrelated subjects (upload a CV). Applicants below a 2:1 or outside the Social Sciences must upload a question-based personal statement. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries; other accepted tests listed by the university). Application deadline for September 2027 entry: UK applicants 24 August 2027; international and EU applicants apply in rounds closing by 8 July 2027. International and EU applicants pay a £2,000 deposit.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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