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MAInternal Communication Management

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Starting in: 2025
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Why study an internal communication management master's degree at Solent University

The strategic value of internal communication is increasingly recognised within many organisations, providing opportunities for practitioners with the skills to influence and advise at a senior level.

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  • The course has strong links with the Institute of Internal Communication and is highly informed by the latest developments in theory and practice from the internal communications sector.
  • Students on this course will receive free membership to the Institute of Internal Communications. This is available throughout this master's programme and includes all member benefits.
  • You'll be taught by a highly experienced teaching team with a background in strategic communication management.

Course overview

Solent University’s master’s degree in internal communication management equips practitioners with additional knowledge, skills and gravitas to influence and operate at the highest level in organisations.

Designed to integrate high level study with senior practitioners’ demanding work and personal lives, this flexible degree minimises time out of the office – offering online discussion with the course team and fellow students, along with four two-day workshops (at a convenient central London location) over the course of the year.

You will explore the complexity of organisational culture and the psychology of communication, learn to assess the broader business context in which organisations are operating, and to develop high impact strategies, and forge leading-edge approaches to advances in technology and to the breakdown in organisational boundaries.

And the course’s highly interactive workshops are a chance to discuss organisational implications, while our ‘theory into practice’ approach ensures you can immediately apply theory and other learning to your current business challenges, adding value from the outset. Assessments also focus on applying theory to students’ current business challenges, maximising value to you and your organisation.

The course team all have a background in strategic communication management, and guest speakers include leaders in current thinking. You will also benefit from free membership of the Institute of Internal Communication throughout the programme, including all member benefits.

A focus on analytical thinking and evidence-based decision making equips students to continuously adapt to the business challenges of the future, while online and face-to-face interaction will help you create a long-term network of fellow practitioners.

And the course is continuously updated in line with the latest developments within internal communication and from student feedback, ensuring in depth exploration of key communication issues underpinned by a keen awareness of business challenges – to build the gravitas needed to influence at the most senior level.

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Course features

  • Apply direct

    You can apply direct to Solent University for this course

  • Part-time option

    You can study this course part-time

  • Professional membership

    You have the opportunity to obtain a professional membership as part of this degree

This course is for

This is a part-time programme for communication practitioners already working at a strategic level, and those with significant experience who are looking to make a step up into a strategic role. Designed to make it as easy as possible to combine work and study, the MA requires minimal time out of the office (four workshops over the year, each of two days duration); while its ‘theory into practice’ approach that means you can immediately apply learning to current business challenges, adding value from the outset. 

What this course leads to

The course equips individuals for increasingly strategic roles in internal communication, at the most senior level within organisations.

  • Specialists in-house agency/consultancy and interim roles whose common factor is the ability to provide high impact strategic advice and delivery.

Facilities

Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.

Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.

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