Masters Degrees in International Politics (Media Communication)

The media industries that inform and entertain are also leading sectors of employment. This course explores both the cultural and economic aspects of media. Read more

The digital age has brought about tumultuous change in how world events are reported, accessed, interacted with and, ultimately, influenced. Read more

Develop an advanced understanding of the issues and debates surrounding political communication, focusing on areas such as diplomacy, campaigning, reporting and media effects contextualised within the 21st Century communication and media environment. Read more

Global Politics and Communication is an interdisciplinary and innovative Master’s degree programme that addresses the key challenges of globalisation from the perspective of media and communication studies, organisation research and global political economy. Read more

On this programme, students will develop an understanding of how media interacts with war, conflict and security in international contexts. Read more

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and persuasive communication. You'll take part in debates on mis and disinformation, learn how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform or mislead, and put your knowledge to the test by designing a campaign of your own. Read more

You are linguistically adept and enjoy communicating? You are curious, creative and have an analytical view? You love teamwork and constantly new challenges?… Read more

The relationship between politics and communications has never been more dynamic or more important than it is today. Read more

MSc Politics and Communication offers an intensive, year-long exploration of the relations between politics, media and communications. Read more

Focusing on East Asia, learn about how news and current affairs coverage can influence the way we see the world and how countries can influence each other, while setting political agendas. Read more

The MA in International Journalism provides a dynamic and robust approach to teaching contemporary journalism through the lens of globalisation and digitalisation. Read more

The MA International Journalism is a professional master’s which includes practical and academic components, such as fieldwork, workshops, studio work and an option to complete a final practical project or a dissertation. Read more

Our MSc Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting programme at Heriot-Watt University is a dual-focus master’s degree that will prepare you for an exciting… Read more

We live in uncertain times. Terrorism, conflict, environmental catastrophe, weapons of mass destruction and weak states are all security issues that are reflected in our media, dominate policy-making in international politics and increasingly impinge on our daily lives. Read more

The MA in War and Society is a truly unique course exploring seismic events that sparked violent change throughout the course of human history. Read more