MA Media, Campaigning And Social Change

The Media, Campaigning and Social Change MA course from University of Westminster is designed to teach students how to use media and communication skills to drive the agenda for social change. The course aims to develop students' understanding of the relationship between media, society and social change, equipping them to work as communication experts in campaigning organisations.Course Content: This course looks at how social and campaign movements are utilising media to connect to audiences and effect holistic change. Students will learn how to create and implement strategies that capture public attention and influence policy changes. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the practice and theory of contemporary media, the use of conventional and digital media, and the dynamics of social change.Key Modules: Some of the important modules in this curriculum include Media, Campaigning and Social Change; Digital Media and Social Change; and Protest and Political Change. The course also includes an independent research project, which allows students to explore in-depth a topic they are particularly interested in.Accreditations: This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the communication strategies needed for promoting social change and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Future Careers: Graduates of this program can expect to build successful careers in a variety of roles such as Campaign Managers, Communication Executives, Public Relations Managers, Social Media Managers, Advocacy Officers, and Fundraising strategists, among others. They can find employment for campaigning organisations in the public sector, private sector or in non-profit organisations which focus on societal issues.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.