MSc Strategic Communication at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Organisations of all types operate in an increasingly complex environment marked by hyper-digitalisation, media fragmentation, ambiguous market and political conditions at global levels, and growing public scepticism. As a result, there is growing market demand for communication experts who can help organisations to (re)build trust, enhance reputation and, more in general, realise their strategic goals. Study in a department currently ranked within the world top 75 and 5 th in the UK for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in semester one include Fundamentals of Strategic Communication, Research Methods for Strategic Communication.

Career pathways

The MSc Strategic Communication programme will provide you with in-depth academic knowledge and practical skills which put you in a unique position to find employment in the private, public and third sectors. Past graduates from this programme have found jobs in different industries including large international firms, PR and communication agencies, and non-profit organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This should be in Communication Studies, Management, Business Studies, or another Social Sciences or Humanities subject. Alternatively, an applicant may have a degree in another subject and appropriate postgraduate experience and employment.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 31,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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