International Public Policy and Development MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

The 21st century is witnessing novel global challenges related to terrorism, food supply, climate change, migratory pressures and emerging resource geo-politics. These challenges are complex and multi-level in nature, rendering policy solutions problematic. Political authority is also more scattered than ever, resting with actors as different as international agencies, global policy networks, public-private partnerships or transnational NGOs, in addition to the traditional nation state.

Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: International Public Policy, Political Economy of Development, Introduction to Research Methods, Dissertation, Academic Integrity and others. Optional modules: The Israel Palestinian Conflict: A Global Perspective, Analysing International Politics, Media, War and Conflict, US Foreign Policy, Contemporary Political Thinkers and others.

Career pathways

Graduates of political degrees have much to offer potential employers having developed a range of transferable skills, both practical and theoretical, whilst studying with us. With up to 90% of our most recent graduates now working or in further study, according to the Complete University Guide 2015, it’s true to say our graduates are highly employable.

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