MA World Politics and Popular Culture at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Examine the changing dynamics of contemporary international relations, with a focus on how popular culture shapes world politics. Our World Politics and Popular Culture MA focuses on key theories, policies, and events in world politics in relation to traditional and new media forms.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The compulsory module is co-taught via videolink with students from York University (Toronto), providing an international dimension to your learning. Your remaining modules in popular culture are chosen from the wide range of modules available across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences . Compulsory modules include: Thinking About Politics, World Politics, Popular Culture, and Arts, Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. Degrees from all disciplines will be considered. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4109f/#how-to-apply

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