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African Politics – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,641 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
The Department of Politics and International Studies offers seven linked masters programmes in politics and the international politics of Asia and Africa. The MSc African Politics is a regional specialist MSc, aiming to provide students with a detailed specialist understanding of both domestic and international politics (and of the implications of one for the other) in Africa. At Masters level there is particular emphasis on seminar work. Students make full-scale presentations for each unit that they take, and are expected to write substantial papers that often require significant independent work.
Contents
Students take taught courses to the value of 3 full units + dissertation:
1. ONE unit from A (compulsory)
2-3. TWO units from B, C or D.
4. Dissertation on some aspect of African Politics (compulsory).
A. Compulsory Course:
- Government and Politics in Africa – 15PPOC205
B.
- International Politics of Africa – 15PPOC009
C. ONE from the following DISCIPLINARY courses:
- State and Development in Asia and Africa – 15PPOC017
- State and Society in Asia and Africa – 15PPOC008
D. ONE course focused on Africa in a cognate discipline:
- Economic Development of Africa (Economics) – 15PECC203
- Power, Authority & Political Thought in East and Central Africa (History) – 15PHIC035
- West African Coastal Societies and Cultures 1780-1930 (History) – 15PHIC054
- One of the following languages: Hausa, Amharic, Somali, Yoruba, Swahili
E.
- Dissertation: this would focus on some aspect of African Politics raised by the compulsory unit 15PPOC205
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
The qualification for entry is normally a first or upper-second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Politics or International Relations, or a related social science discipline. Applicants without such a background may be considered for admission depending on their academic training and undergraduate performance.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
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