Politics and Media in East Asia MA
University of Sheffield
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Focusing on East Asia, learn about how news and current affairs coverage can influence the way we see the world and how countries can influence each other, while setting political agendas.Course descriptionThis course offers comprehensive training addressing both international political issues and media trends in East Asia. You will learn about major international and domestic political trends in the region, while developing a comprehensive understanding of the role media plays in these ...Read more

Focusing on East Asia, learn about how news and current affairs coverage can influence the way we see the world and how countries can influence each other, while setting political agendas.

Course description

This course offers comprehensive training addressing both international political issues and media trends in East Asia. You will learn about major international and domestic political trends in the region, while developing a comprehensive understanding of the role media plays in these developments.

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18th
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Luke
27 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree.

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£10,240 per year

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£23,110 per year

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£23,110 per year

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