The internet has transformed political behaviour, from voting and campaigning, to protest and revolution. Study digital diplomacy, hashtag activism, internet censorship and other developments that shape politics and international relations.

Benefit from cutting-edge approaches to the study of intercultural awareness and communication skills.

We live in an age where almost everything that we do is connected to data. Big data and datafication – the increasing transformation of multiple aspects of everyday lives into digital data, pose great opportunities but also risks for contemporary societies. This MA course address explores and creatively utilises this transformation. We place emphasis on current and future technologies and practices such as algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, blockchain, data analytics and data mining, the Internet of Things, and others. This multidisciplinary course brings together media/communication studies and computer science. It combines hands-on and applied approaches with theoretical learning and critical analysis. It will encourage collaboration, creative practice, group work and problem-based learning. You'll apply tools and technologies to your own data challenges and projects, including from your existing professional or cultural, political, social and economic environments. The course also features optional modules from a range of disciplines across the University: Media and Communication Studies, Law, Computer Science, Politics and International Relations, and Cultural Studies. You'll be introduced to the tools and approaches that can be used for the collection, analysis, management and visualisation of data, as well as to the skills needed to critically think about the ethical, cultural, social and political implications of their practice. The course combines technical skills, critical use and creative production. It directly addresses graduates who may wish to acquire a set of skills in relation to data analytics, processing and visualisation while maintaining and furthering a critical mode of enquiry into practices and trends that shape individuals, organisations and societies today. It also speaks to graduates with technical backgrounds and work experience in data-related industries who wish to develop a more critical and multidisciplinary understanding of the social, cultural, political and economic implications of data-driven societies today.

Gain the expertise to operate within a global economy and develop your writing and presentation skills to engage with audiences across the world on this accredited course in MA Public Relations and Strategic Communication. The use of the internet, mobile technology and social media has had a huge impact on our lives and the way we communicate - information is quite literally available at our fingertips and word of mouth is spreading faster than ever before.

Become a skilled communicator ready to work for multinational companies on our industry-focussed programme.

Designed to equip you with the skills you need for a career in the creative industries or digital marketing sector, our MA Visual Communications is focused on industry experience, interdisciplinary collaboration and self-initiated study. You’ll study at the heart of our green Peel Park campus in our £55 million New Adelphi equipped with collaborative studios to mirror the industry. You’ll be involved in working on live projects with key cultural organisations within Salford and Manchester such as Islington Mill, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and Magma Books.

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.

The MA in Political and Strategic Communication plays a key role in today’s increasingly turbulent world. The first decades of the 21st century witnessed an unprecedented pace of change across many domains, including politics, society, economics and technology.

Our International Liaison and Communication MA is a dynamic, pioneering interdisciplinary course which meets the global demand for greater professionalism in interpersonal and inter-institutional bilingual communication. We focus on enhancing your skills as a communicator and facilitator of communication. This can be as an advocate, mediator, communication strategist, intermediary or communication facilitator. Grounded in the latest international communications theories and using real-life simulations, you'll learn to locate and analyse resources, pre-empt communications challenges and develop strategies to overcome obstacles to successful interaction. The course will enrich your knowledge and application of the key models of international communication, information handling and presentation in a range of contexts, from the field of public diplomacy to international media, intelligence, business and international NGOs. It will also enhance your competencies in handling information across and between languages and cultures in various professional settings. You'll have the training and preparation to make significant contributions in your chosen profession. The MA is for you if you have high-level bilingual competence and experience in mediation between people from different cultural backgrounds. Applicants to this course typically come from fields such as language studies, translation and interpreting, social work, teaching, journalism and other areas of the media, as well as from a public office.

In today’s ‘globalized’ world, it is increasingly necessary to communicate across cultural boundaries of language, style, and values. This program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in order to understand the ways in which language is used in social contexts, in politics, and in the media, and to compare and critique ideologies as realized by the discourses of various institutions and ‘cultures’.

Our MA in Art History and Visual Culture programme will prepare you for an exciting creative career in the art world or more study in the visual arts. This programme puts a spotlight on intercultural issues in art history and visual culture, and professional practice in the visual arts.

On this online Marketing and Digital Communications MA, you’ll learn not just to react to the changing digital landscape, but to use emerging technologies to innovate and lead marketing transformations for international audiences. You’ll immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and digital communications and build a comprehensive working knowledge of marketing and branding strategy. You'll learn how to recognise and adapt to the demands of client-led and agency-led perspectives. This includes understanding returns on investment, accountability and future planning, as well as how to use data-driven marketing insights in a professional, ethical and regulated process.

Learn how to communicate effectively in an intercultural workplace. Opt to study abroad for a semester and prepare for a role in today’s globalised world. On our MA in Intercultural Communication, you’ll discover the importance of intercultural relationships both to the modern socio-economic climate – and to building a successful career within it.