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Public affairs, lobbying and political consultancy are attractive areas for many graduates. Careers in this field are either in dedicated departments within large companies or, more commonly, within specialist consultancy firms.

This programme will provide both academic and practical training to assist you in pursuing a career in these exciting professions.

Designed in conjunction with leading Public Affairs companies, the programme includes an integrated internship with a Public Affairs consultancy in either London or Brussels, which will provide graduates with significant advantages to pursue such a career. The course offers a unique combination of advanced academic knowledge and practical experience that will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop a career in public affairs.

Full-time

• Internship and Dissertation

• Parties and Voters in the UK

• Influencing Public Policy: UK Governance in Transnational World

• Public Policy and the Challenges of Diversity

• Marketing Communications

• International Business Ethics, Governance and Sustainability

Part-time

Year 1

• Parties and Voters in the UK

• Influencing Public Policy: UK Governance in Transnational World

Year 2

• Public Affairs and Lobbying Dissertation and Portfolio

• Public Policy and the Challenges of Diversity

• Marketing Communications

• International Business Ethics, Governance and Sustainability

You should have a good honours degree (2.1 or above) or an equivalent overseas qualification. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. English Language RequirementsIELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)BrunELT: 65% (min 60% in all areas) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.