Master Information, Communication — Communication, action publique, territoire

Tuition is 292 USD per year.

Communication, action publique, territoire is offered within the Master Information, Communication program at Université de Lille, based in Roubaix. It belongs to the broader field of communication studies applied to public administration and local government, examining how public institutions, municipalities, and territorial bodies communicate with citizens, manage public image, and coordinate messaging around policy and local development. Coursework in this area typically covers communication theory and strategy, public affairs, media relations, and the specific constraints public organizations face, such as accountability, transparency, and working within political and administrative structures rather than a commercial one. This specialization prepares students for communication roles within the public sector and organizations that work closely with it. Common career paths include communication officer for a municipality, region, or public agency, roles in public affairs and institutional relations, and positions coordinating outreach or public information campaigns for territorial development projects. Graduates may also work for consultancies, associations, or nonprofit organizations that partner with public bodies, or move into press and media relations roles that require an understanding of how public institutions operate and are held accountable. The program is a two-year master's degree taught in French, so applicants need solid proficiency in the language to follow coursework centered on public communication and policy discourse. It is based in Roubaix, part of Université de Lille's network of campuses in the north of France. The academic year begins in September, and yearly tuition is 250 EUR, in keeping with the standard public tuition rate for master's programs in France.