MSc Communication for Innovation and Development  MSc Communication for Innovation and Development University of Reading ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567490485University-of-Reading-1.jpg

The MSc in Communication for Innovation and Development is a one year, full-time Masters degree course which explores the main challenges of communication and innovation in a development context. For Home and EU students, it is also available on a part-time basis over two years. The course aims to develop the participants understanding of communication processes and issues, and to develop a critical understanding of innovation and communication theory in the particular context of international development, and strengthen professional competence in the design, planning and management of information and knowledge interventions to support and promote innovation and change. Career Prospects The MSc in Communication for Innovation and Development will prepare students for work in the communication and information departments of national and international development agencies, extension and advisory services in the public, commercial and not-for-profit sectors, and independent careers in development communication in fields such as health, HIVAids, natural resource management and social development. Programme Structure The course starts at the beginning of the Autumn Term and is fully taught for two ten-week terms. The remainder of the course, from June until September, is devoted to preparation of a 12?15,000 word dissertation, for submission in early September. Students take 70 credits in compulsory modules ? Perspectives on Development ? Research and Study Skills for Independent Learning ? Communication and Innovation in Development ? Research Methods for Development and Communication ? Principles of Communication Design for Development ? Social Policies for Development A further 50 credits are selected from a wide range of modules. Transferable Skills The course requires a substantial amount of independent reading, research and study and students are expected to take personal responsibility and show initiative in developing their knowledge and understanding of the field of study. In following this course students will also have the opportunity to enhance and develop their skills relating to communication (both oral and written), presentations, information handling, problem solving, teamwork, and the use of information technology. Students will learn to work independently, under time pressures, and will learn to set priorities and manage their time in order to meet strict deadlines. Career planning, via choice of modules, will be an integral part of the course.