How long is the Political Communications PgDip at Goldsmiths, University of London?

The PgDip in Political Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London has a duration of 1 Year.

Is Political Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London full-time or part-time?

This PgDip is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Political Communications course taught?

The course is taught at London.

Political Communications

Name: Political Communications
Availability: InStock

Goldsmiths, University of London

Last updated 24 March 2026

Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsPolitics

About this course

This programme in Political Communications offers teaching that is critical, innovative and diverse. It combines theory with practical, applied elements, and draws on a range of research and contemporary examples.

The programme covers political communication from national and international level, down to the local and personal – from governments and parties, to NGOs and local acitivist groups. You'll have the opportunity to engage with cultural, alternative and digital, interactive communication as well as traditional mass media.

The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked second in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (third in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.

Develop your critical thinking

This dynamic programme offers critical engagement, asking difficult questions about politics, economic policy, society and the media.

You will not only gain an understanding of the forms and impacts of political communications. It will also help you contextualise that knowledge in relation to the structures, institutions and actors that are at the heart of politics and media.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: London

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgDip

Location: London

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: London

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

1133 Public relations and communications directors 2431 Management consultants and business analysts 2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries 3416 Arts officers, producers and directors 2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians 4124 Finance officers

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Course Details

Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode: Full-time
Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: London
Scheme: Postgraduate
Subjects: Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Politics

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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