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Campaigning and Social Change PG Diploma

To be accepted onto the course, students require a good first degree from a recognised university, equivalent to at least an Upper Second (2:1) or minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00. The MA in Media, Campaigning and Social Change is an interdisciplinary course and we welcome applications from students with degrees in a range of subjects, as well as from mature students with relevant work experience and / or experience in campaigning for social change. In exceptional cases, work experience may compensate for a lower first degree.

The course requires a high standard of written and spoken English. If English is your second language, you are asked to certify that you have achieved an IELTS grade of at least 7.0 overall in reading, writing, speaking and listening to English, with no individual score below 6.5, or the TOEFL equivalent.

You will be asked to write a brief 300 word essay on social change and the media to help us assess your application: the essay title will be given to you during the admissions process. When possible, we will also interview applicants in person, by telephone or by Skype before offering you a place.

We will be looking for evidence of your interest in and understanding of communication and campaigning, as well as analytical skills and a commitment to post graduate study. Experience of campaign issues is an advantage.

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This new postgraduate diploma from the world ranking Department of Journalism and Mass Communications aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and strategic approach to develop and analyse social change campaigns, with a particular focus on the role of communications and the media.

Nike Free Dam This innovative course builds on our close links with leading campaigners and communicators in London's vibrant social change sector. An advisory panel, with representatives from Campaign Bootcamp, FairSay, Friends of the Earth, NCVO, RIBA and WaterAid among others, will ensure we always reflect the skill sets in demand and deliver an exciting learning experience. A limited number of work placements and internships will be available.

The course is aimed at those with some experience or interest in social change, the media, and communications or campaigns within not for profit organisations. 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.

The course team has extensive experience both in developing social change campaigns and in academic research into the connections between media and social change. The course is jointly led by Michaela O'Brien and Dr. Anastasia Kavada.

The course offers a number of delivery modes to suit the different needs of students and can be taken as either part time or full time.

There are three core modules. The first develops practical planning and campaign communications skills; the second considers media and activism theories; and the third combines theory with practice, reflecting on applying concepts like power and ethics within the setting of campaign communications. essays, campaign plans, reflective blogs, debates and presentations rather than exams.

These three core modules make up the Postgraduate Certificate.

Students can take another three modules chosen from a very wide range of options including practical media and content production skills; diversity issues; development and policy; social media; theories of communication and more to complete a Postgraduate Diploma.

Nike Free Skor Students wanting to take the Masters course also complete either a 15,000 word research dissertation, or a professional practice project (which can be work based).

Details of the individual modules are given below:

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In this module, students will consider the factors that influence social change in the context of current campaigns around the world, and the historical development of campaign techniques and practices. They will apply a critical analysis of concepts such as power, theories of change, ethics, innovation, media representation, narrative and framing to practical scenarios and topical campaigns. They will produce communication material such as news releases, e alerts, tweets, infographics and / or videos to support the campaign strategy. Where possible, students work to live briefs. This is a practical, hands on module taught through a series of workshops, visits to campaign communication teams in London based campaigning organisations, and guest talks by leading campaigners and social change communicators.

Nike Free Barn The module critically investigates the relationship between media, activism and politics. It offers a critical assessment of the role of media in political mobilization, social movements, dissent, wars, conflicts, elections, and political and social crises. The module looks at the impact of the internet and new means of transparency and communications on journalism and activism in a range of circumstances from secure democracies through different kinds of political systems.

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