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Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full time, 2 years part time Award winner
Politics & Government (30)

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The MSc in Media, Power and Public Affairs at Royal Holloway offers a unique opportunity to explore the impact of digital technology on public affairs and the media. This programme is perfect for those interested in careers in campaign management, political communication consultancy, journalism, government communication, and policy analysis. You will delve into topics such as government communications, political news construction, media regulation, and privacy rights. With a mix of core and elective modules, including options from various disciplines, you will gain a deep understanding of political communication in both "old" and "new" media settings. A 2:1 degree or relevant work experience is required for admission.

About the course

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.

In the New Political Communication Unit at Royal Holloway, we believe the key to making sense of these often chaotic developments is the idea of power - how it is generated, how it is used, and how it shapes the diverse information and communication flows that affect all our lives.

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Entry Requirements

2:1 degree

Prospective students should have an undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as politics, international relations, history, geography, economics or media arts.

Normally we require a UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent in relevant subjects but we will consider a high 2:2 or relevant work experience. Candidates with professional qualifications in an associated area may be considered. Where a ‘high 2:2’ is considered, we would normally define this as reflecting a profile of 57% or above.




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