Media, Campaigning and Social Change

This innovative Media, Campaigning and Social Change MA degree offered at the University of Westminster aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and strategic approach to develop and analyse social change campaigns and activism, with a particular focus on the role of communications and the media.The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

The Media, Campaigning and Social Change MA course offered at the University of Westminster is aimed at those with some experience or interest in social change, the media, and communications or campaigns within not for profit organisations.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

• The course will help you improve your practical skills, develop a deep understanding of the theories and frameworks that underpin and shape campaign communications, and enjoy the space to reflect critically on current and past practice.

• It is designed to help you start, or progress, a career in charity, pressure group or public sector campaign communications. It may also be of interest to those working in corporate social responsibility.

• Alumni work in a range of senior campaign and communications roles in charities, NGOS, agencies, think tanks and government departments.

Careers

• This course is particularly relevant if you want to start, or to progress, a career in communications and campaigning for social change, whether in a charity or non-governmental organisation; in a public sector body; in a political party or election campaigning setting; or even in a corporate social responsibility role.

• It could also be a stepping-stone towards a PhD and an academic career in this growing field of study.

Job roles

This course will prepare you for roles such as:

• Campaigns manager

• Community organising assistant

• Digital content manager

• Head of communications

• Head of fundraising

• Lead Advisor – Impact and Evaluation

• Media and comms officer

• Philanthropy associate

• PR and comms officer

Courses include:

• Critical Issues in Campaigning

• Media, Activism and Politics

• Strategic Campaign Communications

• Media, Content and Engagement

• Fundraising for Social Justice

• Podcast Production

• Artificial Intelligence and Society