This MA course is designed by a senior diplomat and the teaching will draw on experts in public diplomacy, journalism and advocacy including former diplomats. It combines an innovative mix of theory and practice, inter-disciplinarity, diplomacy and communication, combining courses from different departments (Anthropology and Political Science) and engagement with both academics and practitioners. The MA offers students opportunities to learn about how different political actors and agencies influence opinion, as well as developing practical skills in advocacy and communication. Soft power, globalisation, ethics & morality and other themes from this rapidly evolving area of the social sciences are considered alongside training in global public engagement (eg. podcast, film, journalistic skills, social media usage). This degree addresses a key professional need - to create highly aware and trained individuals, capable of working with the widest range of researchers to influence public opinion, both overseas and domestically. You will learn to master key skills and knowledge involved in making effective public diplomacy and communication interventions; analyse international political currents and trends to determine options for public diplomacy and communication in a given situation; understand the concepts of hard and soft power, their differences and overlaps.