Master of Arts - Communication for Social Change (18 month)

Master of Arts in Communication for Social Change combines public relations, international relations, and media studies through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications such as digital media skills, harnessing the power of communication strategies to drive positive societal transformations and advocate for change.

Graduates from the programme will be equipped to pursue a wide variety of careers in political campaigning, media and journalism, public relations, government and public policy, charities and non-governmental organisations.

This MA Communication for Social Change degree provides a combination of practical and theoretical skills in using and understanding communication for the purpose of social change. Its central tenet is that communication shapes society.

This degree draws from public relations, teaching the fundamentals of persuasion, including politically oriented communication strategies based on considered rationales and measurable outcomes. From international relations, it offers in-depth understanding of the relationship between media, political institutions, and agents of change.