MSc Political Communication & Media at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc on how politics and media interact in a fast-changing information environment, including authoritarian and hybrid regimes. It emphasises qualitative and quantitative methods and emerging tools in big data and artificial intelligence. Client-based projects are possible as an alternative to the standard dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Quantitative Methods 1, Political Communication in the 21st Century, Research Skills for Media & Communication, Advanced Topics in Political Communication & Media, Media Analytics and a Dissertation; options include Quantitative Methods 2, Qualitative Methods, Comparative Public Policy, Strategic Communication and Digital Media Ethics.

Career pathways

Political consulting, media strategy, journalism, research and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in a social science. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement; other recognised English tests are accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,100 a year (2026/27). Same fee for students from Scotland and from England, Wales & Northern Ireland; full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 23,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: January

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

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