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MA Politics – (M.A.)
University of Leeds
Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
| Location: | Leeds / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leeds
The first decade of the Twenty-First Century has witnessed a dramatic transformation of the political landscape of our world. The rise of international terrorism, the global financial crisis, deepening anxiety over the environment, new patterns of migration and associated fears of social and cultural fragmentation have all significantly altered political priorities.
This course provides you with a firm grounding in political analysis and a critical insight into the real politics behind the headlines.
You will gain first-hand experience of participation in a community of research-active scholars and you will develop outstanding skills in research, team-working and presentation.
Our innovative, research-based pathways and modules provide students with the opportunity to work in collaboration with research-active academics and to contribute meaningfully to our lively research culture.
You may also choose to tailor your degree to suit your specific interests by pursuing one of our specialist pathways in Political Theory or Parliamentary studies. The Parliamentary pathway includes a semester-long internship in a Member of Parliament's office. During the placement, you will engage with the full range of office-support and research work undertaken in an MP's office.
The course provides an excellent grounding for those seeking to launch careers in a range of related areas such as media, civil service, NGOs, Trades Unions and academia.It is also ideally suited to students wishing to develop the skills necessary to pursuea PhD in Politics.
Contents
MA Politics
The MA in Politics offers a flexible, cross-disciplinary programme that combines core modules with a wide range of politics-related optional modules.
Core modules:
* Advanced Political Analysis(30 credits)
* 12,000 word dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules:To complete a total of 180 credits, students choose 90 credits worth of modules from the MA Politics module options listed below.
Optional ModulesIn addition to the compulsory modules, you also choose 90 credits worth of modules from the following list:
* Contemporary British Politics (Thatcherism, New Labour and Political Change) (30 credits)
* Developments in British Politics (30 credits)
* Political Transitions in S.E. Asia (30 credits)
* Parliamentary Studies One (30 credits)
* Environmental Policy and Politics (30 credits)
* The Politics of the European Union (30 credits)
* European Union Public Policy (30 credits)
* The Making of Modern Europe (30 credits)
* Concepts and Issues in Political Theory (30 credits)
* Debates About the Just Society (30 credits)
* Politics and Morality (30 credits)
* Democratic Theory and Political Transformation (30 credits)
* Relations of Theory to Practice (30 credits)
* Politics of Intelligence (15 credits)
* European Defence and Security Analysis (15 credits)
* Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance (30 credits)
* Contemporary Politics of the Middle East (30 credits)
* Contemporary International Security (15 credits)
* World Politics and the Environment (15 credits)
* International Political Economy (30 credits)
* Political Economy of Resources (30 credits)
* Democratisation and Multi-Party Politics in Africa (30 credits)
* Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance (30 credits)
* Democratic Theory and Political Transformation (30 credits)
* The Politics of Trade and Industrial Policy (15 credits)
* The EU and the Developing World (30 credits)
Modules options may be subject to change.
MA Politics Pathways Students taking the MA in Politics have the opportunity to specialise in one of two pathways: Parliamentary or Political Theory. The pathways reflect the particular research strengths in Politics of the School and will be stated on the degree certificate on graduation. Each specialised pathway contains its own additional core modules.
MA Politics (Parliamentary)
* Advanced Political Analysis (30 credits)
* Parliamentary Studies 1 (30 credits)
* Parliamentary Studies 2 (Internship) (60 credits)
* 12,000 word dissertation (60 credits)
MA Politics (Political Theory)
* Advanced Political Analysis (30 credits)
* Concepts and Issues in Political Theory (30 credits)
* 12,000 word dissertation (60 credits)
To complete a total of 180 credits, students choose 30 credits from the following options:
* Debates About the Just Society (30 credits)
* Politics and Morality (30 credits)
* Democratic Theory and Political Transformation (30 credits)
* Relations of Theory to Practice (30 credits)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
If you wish to apply for these programmes, you should normally hold a good honours degree (upper second class or first class) in a Social Science discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
The School keeps its requirements under review, please contact the School directly for latest requirements. The University's Language Centre offers courses in English and can provide more details on your English requirements.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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