Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Strathclyde University Launches MSc in Political Communication
The University of Strathclyde is starting a new master's degree program about how politics and media work together.
It's like learning how news, social media, and TV shows affect how people think about important things like elections.
Students will study how different types of media shape political ideas and public opinion.
They'll also learn about important topics like misinformation and propaganda.
The course includes learning about research methods, and the program will last either one or two years depending on whether you study full-time or part-time.
The University is also offering scholarships to help students pay for it.
University of Strathclyde is launching a Master's program in Political Communication and Media.
The course will start in January 2026.
The program explores the intersection of politics, media, and public discourse.
The study mode is 12 months for full-time and 24 months for part-time.
Students will study traditional and digital media's effect on political narratives.
- Who
- University of Strathclyde
- What
- Launching an MSc in Political Communication and Media
- When
- Starting in January 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, University of Strathclyde
- Why
- To prepare students to understand and engage in communication processes shaping political life
- University
- University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
- Course Name
- MSc in Political Communication and Media
- Start Date
- January 2026
- Study Mode
- Full-time (12 months), Part-time (24 months)
- Tuition Fee
- £21,550 (International)
- Scholarships
- Glasgow International Masters Scholarships (£5,000 or £7,000)
- Entry Requirements
- First or second-class Honours degree in social science and English language