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Key features
At University of Reading studying the Communication for Development you’ll develop your understanding of how communication can support individual and social change and lead to more effective and dynamic development policy and programmes.
The practical application of communication in development is diverse, including areas such as:
- extension and advisory service
- communication and climate change risk reduction
- communicating about health challenges
- facilitating driving and enabling change.
Rapid changes in the global communication landscape – changing technologies, communication processes and communication opportunities – offer new ways to understand and improve how we can use communication to address livelihoods, reduce poverty, and develop communities.
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Courses include:
- Food Security and Development
- Poverty, Inequalities and Gender in Development
- Agricultural Project Planning and Development
- Nudge, Motivation and Behaviour Change
- Development Finance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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However, we are happy to still consider applications after these dates.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Communication Studies Sustainable Development View 274 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (ideally 2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also encouraged to apply.
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International
25850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25850 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reading
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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