Political Communication

What You’ll Learn: You’ll explore the power of political communication in both established and emerging democracies. You’ll critically examine threats such as misinformation, online polarisation and the role of AI. You’ll tackle big questions like: How can we harness technology for the democratic good? Can democratic media be truly free? What does responsible political leadership look like in today’s society? And you’ll develop practical skills in political campaigning and communicating with the media.

Career-Focused Flexibility: Graduates of this course will be well placed to pursue impactful and exciting roles in journalism, political consultancy, digital media, public relations, government, advocacy or international governance. Designed to align with your personal passions and career goals, you can shape your degree with flexible options from climate communication to digital media, from visual communication to arts activism. You’ll learn from experts actively shaping the field and gain practical skills and insights that will set you apart in the competitive job market. With the ever-growing intersection of media and politics, your expertise in political communication will be highly sought after by organisations in the public, private and NGO sectors that need professionals who understand the complex landscape of modern media and politics. The course is also an excellent foundation for PhD study, and our graduates frequently go on to academic careers.

Ready to make an impact on the future of politics and media? Join us, and start your journey towards becoming a leader in political communication.

Facilities You’ll have access to our podcasting studio and professional television and radio studios and newsroom and to professional-grade broadcasting equipment should you wish to create your own project. You'll also have access to Helix, the University's learning innovation hub. Helix offers cutting-edge digital provision, including immersive technologies, multimedia production studios, as well as a physical makerspace.