MSc Public Affairs

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Module Titles
 

• Introduction To Research
• Key Issues In International Politics
• Negotiating And Lobbying In Public Affairs
• Political Communication And Campaigning
• Political Leadership
• Activism, Participation And Party Organisation
• Applied Policy Analysis
• Corporate Crime And Corporate Responsibility
• Criminal Justice System
• Cybercrime And Cybersecurity
• Environmental Law
• Global Governance
• International Political Economy
• International Trade
• Research In Practice
• Dissertation
• Postgraduate Placement

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in a relevant social science or humanities subject, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

English language requirements
 

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£8,800
• Overseas-£19,200

Students from our Department of Politics have gone on to a wide range of employment choices. These include working for international organisations, national and local government, lobby groups and non-governmental organisations, as well as private businesses and media organisations.