MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics

Are you fascinated by the role of data in a politic context? Curious about the wider field of communication, media and journalism and how it is linked to policy and policy makers? Do you want to explore emerging trends in politics, political communication, global journalism media, and current affairs?

There has never been higher demand for trained specialists with an in-depth understanding of how to work with data and evidence. On our MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics you'll gain rigorous training to better understand how to use data, effectively communicate the implications of data, patterns, associations, and trends, whilst being equipped with a grounded understanding of contemporary cutting-edge debates in media and politics.

You will gain a broad understanding of the main theoretical frameworks of media and journalism in order to develop your critical appraisal of the interconnected communication world of today.

Through our course, you will learn the appropriate research methods to grasp cutting-edge international debates in media and politics, gain research skills and investigate the complex world of media, politics and data in various contexts including the Global South. You'll cover topics including:

• Public Policy
• Media, Politics and Society
• Social Data Science

Through our optional modules, you will be provided with the flexibility to pursue topics around your interests, including:

• Environmental politics
• Conflict
• Terrorism
• United State
• The Global South
• Inequality in Latin America
• Journalism models
• Disinformation and post truth

You will be taught by colleagues from both our Department of Government and our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies (which covers journalism). You also have the option to choose selected modules delivered by our Department of Sociology and Criminology.