Master in Political Communication (Master's)

Tuition is Any 600-level credits taken while still registered for the bachelor’s degree will be charged at the undergraduate tuition rate., while the deadline to apply for the Aug 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027.

This programme is designed for undergraduate students in any major except BFA who wish to complete a master’s degree in political communication in one year. Students engage in graduate-level coursework with a focus on strategic communication, public advocacy, and research methods. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through capstone or thesis work. Students take eight graduate courses, with up to three counted toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Focus areas include Strategic Digital Communication, Public Advocacy, Public Opinion Research, Public Affairs, Social Media and Politics, Research Methods Practice.

The programme requires 32 credits, consisting of eight graduate-level courses. Up to 12 credits from graduate courses taken during the senior year count toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. All students must complete either CC 692 Capstone or CC 699 Thesis.

Graduates pursue roles in political campaigns, public affairs offices, advocacy organizations, and media strategy departments.

Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and submit a graduate application, resume, statement of purpose, and one faculty recommendation. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in graduate courses and earn no grade below B- in any course.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, one year. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 47% of applicants.

Communication and the arts shape Emerson College's academic identity. The college is organized through the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, the School of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, and the School of Communication. Students can choose from 42 undergraduate and graduate majors, along with four certificates and more than 30 minors. Areas of study include film, television, media arts, communication studies, theatre, acting, and marketing communication. Emerson's film school is ranked fifth in the United States by The Hollywood Reporter.

Learning is centered on practical work. Students use professional-level studios, stages, and labs, and work with people active in the industry. The college offers more than 120 student clubs and co-curricular activities, including publications and performance groups. Students also have access to internships, including more than 150 internship sites connected with the Los Angeles campus. Emerson supports creative work through clubs, crews, casts, and other communities, while 14 NCAA Division III teams provide opportunities for intercollegiate competition.

The main campus is in Boston, an urban setting that connects study with the energy of a major city. Emerson also offers learning in Los Angeles and at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands, a restored 14th-century medieval castle used for its Education Abroad Program. International students can consider these locations as part of a broader study experience, while exploring the college's creative communities, hands-on courses, internships, and opportunities to present their work to audiences beyond campus.