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MSc Public Affairs

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    MSc Full-time: 1 year

Course Description

The international political landscape has undergone remarkable changes in the past 50 years. Politics continues to affect life in every area of society, and it is only through study that we can begin to make sense of the global political landscape and create real change.

Our Public Affairs MSc has a public policy and international politics emphasis which makes it distinct from other programmes in the UK.

Our Department of Politics is home to a lively community of energetic minds who closely examine how power operates and how it affects people’s lives. This innovative masters course is unique in the UK and focuses on the active role that citizens can play in shaping politics at local, national and international levels.

You will also have the option to take a three-month work placement, which makes our MSc programme unique. Students have full flexibility when selecting their placement as long as it fits within the realm of their studies. Recently, we have had students whose placements examined foreign and public policy in embassies, government departments and private companies.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in a relevant social science or humanities subject, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Students from our Department of Politics have gone on to a wide range of employment choices. These include working for:

  • Charities and NGOs
  • International organisations
  • National and local government
  • Lobby groups and non-governmental organisations
  • Private businesses and media organisations
  • Public relations and media
  • Think tanks and international organisations.

Module Details

  • INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Compulsory 1
  • NEGOTIATING AND LOBBYING IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS Compulsory 1
  • POLITICAL COMMUNICATION AND CAMPAIGNING Optional 1
  • POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Optional 1
  • UNDERSTANDING CONFLICT AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN WORLD POLITICS Optional 1
  • ACTIVISM, PARTICIPATION AND PARTY ORGANISATION Compulsory 2
  • APPLIED POLICY ANALYSIS Optional 2
  • CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 2
  • CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Optional 2
  • CYBERCRIME AND CYBERSECURITY Optional 2
  • ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Optional 2
  • ETHICS, KILLING, AND WAR Optional 2
  • INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY Optional 2
  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE Optional 2
  • RESEARCH IN PRACTICE Compulsory 2
  • DISSERTATION Compulsory Year-long
  • POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENT Compulsory Year-long

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