MA Political Communication at University of Leeds

The MA Political Communication is an interdisciplinary course on how politicians, the media and citizens interact to influence democratic processes, covering message analysis and crafting, campaign design, media relations, data-driven problem solving, the role of AI in elections and populism. It is not a practical training course.

Department: School of Media and Communication  |  Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Theories and Concepts in Political Communication (30 credits), Political Communication Strategies and Campaigns (30 credits) and Dissertation and Research Methods (60 credits). Options include Platforms and Society, Climate Communication, Media and Civil Resistance and Understanding the Audience.

Career pathways

Graduates have entered political journalism, government communications, communications analysis, advisory roles for political parties, international organisations and pressure groups, and some continue to PhD research.

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