Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Political Communication is a multidisciplinary program that prepares students for a career at the intersection of politics, journalism, and communication. This program is the only one in Flanders that offers a comprehensive study of the relationship between politics, media, and the public.

Program Details

Communicatie is an essential part of politics and public opinion formation. The triangular relationship between politics, media, and the public deserves thorough study. The master's program in political communication is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary approach to understanding this complex relationship.

Career Opportunities

With a master's degree in political communication, graduates have numerous job opportunities, including:

• Perswoordvoerder
• Communicatiemedewerker
• Politiek journalist
• Onderzoeker
• Beleidsmedewerker
• Politiek adviseur
• Overheidsvoorlichter
• Parlementair medewerker

Related Programs

Students interested in this program may also consider:

• Communicatiewetenschappen (Bachelor and Master)
• Politieke wetenschappen (Bachelor)
• Political Science (Master)
• Internationale betrekkingen en diplomatie (Master)

Research Areas

The program focuses on the study of political communication, including the relationship between politics, media, and the public. Research areas may include:

• Politieke communicatie
• Media en politiek
• Publieke opinievorming