This course will give you in-depth knowledge of political science, public policy and international affairs. A distinctive feature of the course is its applied nature, and its emphasis on political and social change. Politics continues to affect life in every area of society, and it is only through study that we can begin to make sense of the global political landscape and create real change. Our Department of Politics is home to a lively community of energetic minds who closely examine how power operates and how it affects people’s lives. This new and innovative 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. Over the last few years, graduates of our existing BSc Politics and BSc International Politics courses have secured roles in: The Houses of Parliament; Deloitte; Snapdragon Consulting; City Year; YMCA; The International Institute for Strategic Studies; Surrey County Council. After you graduate from this course, you can expect to enter inter-governmental roles across the globe, due to the international appeal of the MPA. This course is also designed to stimulate your interest in research, so you might find yourself considering taking on a PhD after your MPA in your areas of interest to become an academic scholar in your own right.