MSc African Politics, MSc

School of Oriental and African Studies, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences

Disciplines:

Political Science & International Relations

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Country:	United Kingdom	Duration:	12 Months
City:	London	Start Date:	September
Educational Form:	Taught	Languages:	English
Education Variants:	Part Time Full Time
Annual Tuition Fee:	€ 5839 € 13355 (non-EEA)

Programme Description

The programme attempts to understand the political processes of Africa by using the concepts, theories and methods of comparative politics (political sociology and political economy) and international relations. The empirical evidence from Africa will test the applicability and limitations of the analytical toolkits of comparative politics and international relations beyond the North American- European confines from which they are largely derived. The combination of courses studied will enable students to develop deeper knowledge of how political problems are analyzed as well as knowledge of the region itself. Through the dissertation, the programme will also offer candidates the opportunity of conducting independent research based on the analytical foundations learned from their taught courses. The analytical and case knowledge derived from the programme will facilitate entry into various types of professional employment and into further research.

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All MSc Politics programmes are based on the student taking three examined courses and writing a 10,000-word dissertation.
Students can take only ONE DISCIPLINARY politics course
1: 15PPOC205 Government and Politics in Africa (compulsory)

AND

2: 15PPOC009 International Politics of Africa

OR

ONE of the following DISCIPLINARY courses:

* 15PPOC017 State and Development in Asia and Africa
* 5PPOC008 State and Society in Asia and Africa
* 15PPOC015 Modernity in Asia and Africa
AND

3: ONE of the following DISCIPLINARY courses (if a DISCIPLINARY course
has not already been chosen in 2):

* 15PPOC017 State and Development in Asia and Africa
* 15PPOC008 State and Society in Asia and Africa
* 15PPOC015 Modernity in Asia and Africa
OR

ONE course focused on Africa in a cognate discipline:

* Economic Development of Africa
* 15PHIC035 Colonialism and Development in East and Central Africa
* 15PHIC054 West African Coastal Societies and Cultures 1780-1930

One of the following languages:

* Hausa,
* Amharic,
* Somali,
* Yoruba,
* Swahili
AND

4:15PPOC999 Dissertation
(on an aspect of African Politics)

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.

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Requirements

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 depending on thier academic training and undergraduate performance.