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MA Media, Campaigning and Social Change

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA Media, Campaigning and Social Change is a postgraduate Communications & Media course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Communications & Media · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September

This innovative Masters degree aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to develop and analyse campaigns and activism for progressive social change, with a focus on the role of communications and the media. This is the only postgraduate programme of its kind and has a flexible delivery to suit both full-time and part-time students. Our alumni work in not-for-profit organisations around the world. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Study in London's vibrant social change sector – This course has been designed with advice from London's leading social change organisations to ensure you receive a current, exciting learning experience - Experienced teaching – Your course will be taught by a team with extensive experience both in developing social change campaigns and in research into the connections between media, campaigning and social change - Study with a leading provider – Westminster is a leading provider in this academic discipline and is ranked top 15 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World rankings 2024. The University is also ranked within the top 10 in London in the Complete University Guide 2025 for Research Quality in Communication and Media Studies. - Campus: Harrow, North-West London and Cavendish, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): This course is particularly relevant if you want to start, or to progress, a career in communications and campaigning for social change, whether in a charity or non-governmental organisation; in a public sector body; in a political party or election campaigning setting; or in a corporate social responsibility role. It could also be a stepping-stone towards a PhD and an academic career in this growing field of study. A limited number of work placements and internships are usually available. Graduate employers named on the course page: Amnesty International, Change.org, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, RSPCA, National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), Sarcoma UK, Campaign Against Living Miserably, The Fostering Network, Lever for Change, Solar Aid, Church Mission Society. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Critical Issues in Campaigning (Semester 1) (Core)
• Media, Content and Engagement (Core)
• Strategic Campaign Communications (Semester 2) (Core)
• Advanced Independent Study (Dissertation or Professional Project) (Core)
• Doing Media Research: Methods, Evidence, Ethics (Core)
• Understanding Media: Questions, Theory, Practice (Core)
• Introduction to Documentary for Social Change (Option)
• Fundraising for Social Justice (Option)
• Podcast Production (Option)
• Media, Activism and Politics (Option)
• Artificial Intelligence and Society (Option)
• Media Audiences in the Digital Age (Option)

Careers

• Campaigns manager
• Community organising assistant
• Digital content manager
• Head of communications
• Head of fundraising
• Lead Advisor – Impact and Evaluation
• Media and comms officer
• Philanthropy associate
• PR and comms officer