Overview

Key Features

Now more than ever, strategic communication professionals are essential for addressing the challenges of governmental, nonprofit, political, and advocacy organizations locally and globally.

Housed in the School of Communication in the Department of Communication Studies, the faculty of the Political Communication program delivered at Emerson College are speechwriters, content creators, crisis and event managers who have worked in local races, as well as US presidential and global advocacy campaigns. Given our rich tradition as the first Department of Communication in the US, our students are passionate about politics and social justice and embrace the power, art, and ethics of communication as being the essential trait of effecting change in politics and public opinion.

Program Highlights

Gain hands-on experience working with Emerson Polling, one of the nation’s most respected polling organizations and recognized by Bloomberg and 538 as one of the most accurate and trusted sources in the United States
Opportunity for an immersive experience in electoral and advocacy campaigns as well as local/global public diplomacy projects in Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico, and Barcelona, among others
Earn up to 8 Advanced Standing credits for your professional work experience, allowing you to expedite your degree completion by applying your working knowledge toward your degree
Full-time and part-time options available
Courses are offered in the evenings to fit your schedule

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Affairs
Political Communication
Research Methods & Practice
Speech Writing, Persuasion, & Propaganda
Emerging Communication Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Political Science View 295 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation: From persons best able to assess academic and professional qualifications, including motivations and goals.
Admission Essay: Your careful responses to the prompts will help us determine if the program you are applying to is the right fit for you. Please answer each prompt as thoughtfully as possible.
Resume: Include your professional and educational history.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26910 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26910 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26910 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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