Master in Communication. Unconventional Strategies - IED Roma

Language

Italian

Start date

November 2026

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

11 Months

Credits

60

Course Coordination

Andrea Natella

Price

EU/EEA resident students: €15.300

Non‑EU/Non-EEA resident students: €17.300

How can businesses and organisations radically transform their communication strategies by effectively breaking conventional structures?

The world of communication is currently experiencing profound changes, driven by the multiplication of languages and the growing saturation of messages and information. In this context, there is an increasing need for professionals who can innovate, renew, and break established patterns through a disruptive and skilled approach. This is essential for organisations and companies aiming to craft brand storytelling that communicates with their audience in a distinctive and effective way.

Our Master’s in Communication: Unconventional Strategies challenges the current communication landscape by offering an alternative perspective on the use of languages, digital platforms, and communication tools. Rome, with its vibrant network of agencies, institutions, and public and private organisations, offers an ideal setting for the programme. The course focuses on entities engaged in social and sustainable change, providing numerous professional opportunities.

Throughout the programme, students gain in-depth knowledge of the history of communication and unconventional creativity, as well as insight into the operational contexts where they will work. This is enhanced by contributions from leading professionals in institutions, businesses, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the arts and experimental sectors.

The course includes workshops dedicated to developing writing skills and technical proficiency in using major social media platforms, graphic design tools, and video production software. There is also a strong focus on AI tools and their mindful integration into design and production processes.

These skills are applied in developing integrated communication plans, marketing strategies, creative campaigns, and fundraising or electoral initiatives, often in collaboration with institutions, companies, and NGOs.

Graduates of the Master’s programme will meet the growing demand for consultancy and innovation in the field of communication. They will be prepared for roles such as Creative Directors and Campaigners in all areas of strategic and institutional communication, as well as Consultants for digital innovation and communication within companies, institutions, political parties, and NGOs. They can work alongside existing teams or operate independently.

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Andrea Natella

Advertiser, Sociologist, Activist, and Communication Consultant 

Carlo Antonelli

Journalist and Cultural Producer

Lorenzo Terragna

Founder and Creative Director of The Teachers    

Stefano Arduini

Creative Director

Alessandro Tartaglia

Fabrizio D'agosta

Digital Strategist

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IED Expands Its English-Language Offer with New Courses in Design, Fashion and Film

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17 February 2026

Recruitment Days at IED Barcelona

From 3 to 5 February, leading companies from the fashion and fragrance sectors visited the campus to meet and interview final-year Communication and Master’s students.

09 February 2026

Creativity, design and architecture at the Workshop Week 2026

From 2 to 6 February, 430 students at IED Barcelona took part in this annual multidisciplinary academic activity, which offered 25 multidisciplinary workshops inspired by the Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026 event. And, for the first time, it included mobility between campuses.

04 February 2026

punto—trama LAB: workshops for young designers

After its first edition, punto—trama continues its journey as a space for dialogue and experimentation dedicated to young designers.

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03 February 2026

IED Barcelona at Saló de l’Ensenyament 2026

From 18 to 22 March, attendees at this event focused on educational guidance will have the opportunity to explore the school’s design training programmes at stand D-453, located at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue.

19 December 2025

IED Barcelona celebrates Graduation Day for a hundred students from Master's and Specialisation Courses

The event recognises their successful journey through their studies at the school.

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18 December 2025

More than Words

Ane Guerra, founder of the content agency Letraherida and one of Forbes’ 100 Most Creative People of 2024, revealed the key insights of her profession in the third instalment of the More than… talk series organised by the IED Barcelona School of Communication.