Media, Power and Public Affairs MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

The digital age has brought about tumultuous change in how world events are reported, accessed, interacted with and, ultimately, influenced. This course examines the profound effect digital technology is having on the way public affairs are conducted and communicated and how today’s networked societies are using it to force rapid and far-reaching social and political change.

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: Media, Power and Public Affairs, Introduction to Research Methods, Dissertation, Academic Integrity, Advanced Quantitative Methods and others. Optional modules: The Israel Palestinian Conflict: A Global Perspective, Analysing International Politics, US Foreign Policy, Contemporary Political Thinkers, Democracy and Citizenship in Europe 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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