The MSc Communication for Development at the University of Reading equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to leverage communication strategies for positive social and technological change in development contexts. This postgraduate degree is ideal for practitioners and professionals seeking to enhance their impact in areas such as poverty reduction, food security, and climate adaptation. You will explore contemporary theories of international development and learn how to design and implement effective communication interventions, preparing you to address complex global challenges with informed and strategic approaches.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over one year, engaging with compulsory modules like Concepts and Practices of Communication and Research for Development, alongside a substantial independent Dissertation. The curriculum emphasizes the practical application of communication theories, offering optional modules in crucial areas such as Poverty, Inequalities and Gender in Development, and Energy, Climate Change and Development. You will graduate with the ability to critically analyse development issues and confidently lead communication strategies, opening pathways to roles in international development agencies, NGOs, and policy-making organisations.