Global Media and Politics

The Global Media and Politics MA is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage with current debates about the constantly evolving role of media in national and international political life. Study in a department currently ranked within the world top 75 and 5thin the UK for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025). The course explores different forms of communication in their social, political, and economic contexts, focusing in particular on the relationship between news media, social media, and politics in contemporary societies. It also uncovers the ways in which journalists and politicians attempt to set the political agenda or influence public opinion and also explores the ways in which the audiences, as public and as citizens, are involved in media as consumers and producers. The programme focuses on theories and debates surrounding: This course is designed for graduates from relevant fields, such as Politics, International Relations, Communication and Media, Sociology, History, Law, or Journalism. This programme is for you if you want to enhance your career prospects in professional areas like government, media, journalism and public relations, or want to go onto further academic study (PhD). Departmental support:

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £12,500; Part-time: £6,250

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £12,500; Part-time: £6,250

International: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000

28 September 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early

• Liverpool, United Kingdom