Master's programme in political communication
Summary
The Master's Programme in Political Communication is aimed at those who are interested in qualified work in political communication including media analysis, crisis communication and opinon analysis.
About
The programme examines the role of communication in political processes and what consequences it brings about for democratic societies. If you want an advanced understanding of communication in a political context and its significance for democracy and power, you should apply.
The courses combine theory and application. Thus, you will develop competencies including strategic communication, crisis communication, and opinion analysis. You will explore various ways of understanding political communication including cultural and critical perspectives.
For more information about the English requirements.
Together with your application, you should attach your CV and a cover letter, no later than the final day of application.
Programme structure and content
The Master's Programme in Political Communication consists of six courses worth 15 or 30 credits. Some courses are offered by JMG and some in cooperation with the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Through seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and study visits, you will gain strategic communication skills and learn to analyse major changes in communication and power relations between different actors in the political arena.
Who should apply?
The Master's Programme in Political Communication is aimed at those who have a bachelor's degree in any subject and who are interested in qualified work in political communication including media analysis, crisis communication and opinon analysis.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Bachelor' degree of 180 credits. The basic English requirement is at least English 6 / English B or equivalent level on an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Special instructions for application
There are specific instructions for your application. Among other things, you are required to submit a Letter of Intent.
More information about Special instructions for application
Selection
For selection, a CV and a Letter of Intent, written using the mandatory template, are required. Save your CV and Letter of Intent in PDF format and upload them together with the other documents as part of your application. The general application deadline also applies to these documents. The stated word limits must not be exceeded.
The CV must be in English, must not exceed one page, and should provide an overview of your academic and professional background.
Your Letter of Intent must answer all questions in the mandatory template:
• What are your personal and professional goals, and how do you think the programme will help you develop towards these goals?
• What specific aspects of the programme's structure and content have attracted your interest?
• How have your experiences, both academic and non-academic, shaped your interest in the topics covered by the programme and specifically prepared you for a programme in political communication? If you have studied or worked abroad, briefly describe how these experiences have contributed to your interest in political communication and prepared you for the programme.
• Please also describe your previous experience of writing a thesis. If you have written a Bachelor's and/or Master's thesis, provide the title, topic, method, and field of study. If you have not written a thesis or are still working on one, please state this.
More information about instructions for application: https://www.gu.se/en/jmg/applying-to-the-masters-program-in-political-communication
Applications that do not use the mandatory template or exceed the stated word limits may not be considered.
After graduation
The purpose of the Master's Programme is to prepare you for professional work within the field of political communication, but also for research in the field.
Graduates of the programme receive the degree Master of Science in Media and Communication with specialization in Political communication, 120 hec.
