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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Why choose this course Our Public Affairs MSc has a public policy and international politics emphasis which makes it distinct from other programmes in the UK.Politics and International Relations is home to a lively community of energetic minds who closely examine how power operates and how it affects people’s lives.You’ll learn about local and national politics, campaigning, leadership, and negotiations from international leading experts in the field.This innovative masters course is unique in the UK and focuses on the active role that citizens can play in shaping politics at local, national and international levels.The programme is truly interdisciplinary offering options to study at Surrey's various internationally-acclaimed centres of excellence, such as Surrey Business School and the Centre for Environment and Sustainability. This means you can tailor which aspects of public affairs you would like to focus on, e.g. legal, societal, environmental, corporate, business.You will have the option to take a three-month work placement. Students have full flexibility when selecting their placement as long as it fits within the realm of their studies. Recently, we have had students whose placements examined foreign and public policy in embassies, government departments and private companies. Find out more information

Tuition fees

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£ 22,700per year

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University information

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University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

Surrey hosts around 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable. This includes international orientation sessions, an induction registration talk and campus tours.
Surrey Research Park's 200+ companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 92 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    121 60%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    67th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    12th

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