This distinctive interdisciplinary programme examines the changing dynamics of contemporary international relations in the context of the politics of the various forces shaping and being shaped by popular culture; focuses on key theories, policies, and events in world politics, in relation to both traditional and new media; students learn not only how to think critically about how world politics is reflected or reproduced in popular culture, but also how the politics of popular culture shapes the dynamics of world politics.
The programme comprises compulsory modules (40 credits), optional modules (80 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits); the compulsory modules are: global politics and popular culture; and theories and approaches in the study of politics; students also take 1 optional module (20 credits) in politics from a range of modules, including: international relations theory; war, terrorism and peace � ethical perspectives; globalisation, poverty and development; and critical geopolitics.
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Sep |
24 months |
Part-time | No application date provided |
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU |
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£2750 per year |
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Sep |
12 months |
Full time | No application date provided |
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU |
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£5500 per year |
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Taught
Newcastle University
Politics, Cultural Studies

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