MSc Communication for Development

The MSc Communication for Development at Reading University is an interdisciplinary programme that combines theory and practical application. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and participatory planning in the field of communication and development. This programme is designed for both graduates looking to make a career in the international development sector and for professionals wanting to further their career by developing critical skills and knowledge related to communication and development.Course Content: The course content covers fundamentals of applied economics, development theory and practice, and a critical examination and practical application of communication strategies in the field of international development. The curriculum also includes options to study topics like poverty, gender, climate change and development, agricultural economics, and marketing, among others. Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Development Economics and Policy, Communication and Development, Poverty and Development, and a dissertation module. Optional modules are available that cover topics like Climate Change and Development, Gender and Fertility, Financial Sector Development, and Applied International Trade. Accreditations: Not provided.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have gone on to work in various roles within the international development sector, including Public Sector Development Organisations, Government departments (both in developed and developing countries), NGOs, consulting companies and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.