MA International Relations and Global Communications
From digital activism to digital diplomacy, technology is reshaping how societies engage with politics and power. Explore how global communications influence international relations and the new arenas where conflict and cooperation unfold.
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Features and benefits
Diverse and dynamic coursework
Engage with a wide range of tasks, from essays and reports to debates, blog posts, and presentations, developing both academic and practical communication skills.
Real world expertise
Learn directly from guest speakers with NGO, political, and activist backgrounds, while building your own portfolio of political communication tools.
Academic excellence
Study in an interdisciplinary environment with leading experts in politics, international relations, communication, journalism, and linguistics, and benefit from access to external workshops, seminars, and talent days.
Public engagement
Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, gaining valuable employability experience and professional confidence.
Global outlook
Join a diverse international student community, building networks and gaining a truly global perspective on contemporary political and communication issues.
Use your voice
Contribute to the Digital Politics blog, writing on topics that interest you while sharpening your communication and publishing skills.
Year 1
Core modules
The Making of International Relations
Issues and Practices in Digital Political Communication
Research Design
Dissertation
Option modules
Digital Living
EU in Turmoil
Information and Security
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 32% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 68% independent study
- Part-time 32% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 68% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
- Part-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
MA International Relations and Global Communications is part of the School of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Find out about English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Alternative entry route
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this programme, you may still be eligible to join Manchester Metropolitan University International College through a pre-masters pathway. This programme is designed to help you build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to progress to your chosen Master's at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee £10,600 per year
UK part-time fee £1767 per 30 credits
UK distance learning fee £1767 per 30 credits
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee £21,000 per year
International part-time fee £3500 per 30 credits
International distance learning fee £3500 per 30 credits
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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