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Newcastle University: World Politics and Popular Culture
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Geography, Politics and Sociology View department profile |
| Web | https://www.ncl.ac.uk/hass |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our World Politics and Popular Culture MA focuses on key theories, policies, and events in world politics in relation to traditional and new media.
You'll learn to think critically about: - how world politics is reflected or reproduced in popular culture
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how the politics of popular culture shapes the dynamics of world politics
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approaches and methods in social science and in cultural studies research
You'll develop the skills to: - identify, analyse, evaluate and interpret the principal source materials for world politics and popular culture
- plan, carry out and communicate original research
Overall you'll gain advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary world politics and popular culture. This specialist knowledge and skills equip you for careers in: - government agencies
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business
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the media
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 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. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 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. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 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. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 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. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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