Course summary
This programme is designed to provide you with the professional skills and a critical understanding of how communication and media can drive positive social change. From climate change to global conflict resolution, poverty to health crises, communication can play a pivotal role in addressing various global challenges today by fostering awareness and collaboration, driving action for social change. This dynamic, interdisciplinary MA combines public relations, international relations, and media studies through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications such as digital media skills, harnessing the power of communication strategies to drive positive societal transformations and advocate for change. Graduates from the programme will be equipped to pursue a wide variety of careers in political campaigning, media and journalism, public relations, government and public policy, charities and non-governmental organisations. Why study MA Communication for Social Change?
- This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to understand how communication, media and digital platforms can empower organisations and communities and bring about social change, creating opportunities for a diverse range of careers
- Experienced teaching – our team has extensive experience in the media, politics, international relations and in developing social change campaigns
- Students can customise their learning experience by selecting elective courses which are aligned with their interests and career goals
- Learn from a wide range of highly experienced industry professionals (with up to 20 guest speakers over the duration of the programme), providing invaluable insights and opportunities for mentoring and support
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English, you are required to submit TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge English proficiency test results from an exam taken within the last two years. NOTE: Also encouraged to submit a Sample of Academic Writing (academically cited; 8-20 pages and/or 2,000-5,000 typed words)- but not required.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the majority of our postgraduate programmes at Richmond are the same, regardless of your chosen study option, excluding our MSc level programmes Academic Entry Requirements UK first Degree minimum second class honours (2.2) US Degree with a minimum CGPA of between 2.5 and 3.0 or international equivalent
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £12500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £12500 | Whole course |
Wales | £12500 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £12500 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
EU | £18500 | Whole course |
International | £18500 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Richmond American University London
Building 12, Chiswick Park
566 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 5AN