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Postcolonial Politics,
The University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Department of International Politics
- Political Science & International Relations
Quick facts
| Country: | United Kingdom | Duration: | 12 Months |
| City: | Aberystwyth | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English |
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | € 3950 - € 9000 (non-EEA) | ||
Programme Description
This degree provides students with an introduction to the advanced study of Postcolonial Studies. In particular, the programme is designed to facilitate a critical awareness of the theory and practice of Postcolonial Studies in the contemporary world.
The degree also incorporates a significant Research Training and Development component designed to provide students with general research and transferable skills.
This degree provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
* The assumptions, theories and practices that have defined traditional studies of relations between developed and underdeveloped states, and the alternative conceptualisation provided by Postcolonial Studies
* Key concepts in Postcolonial Studies, e.g. hybridity, power and resistance
* An ability to relate general theoretical issues and debates of postcolonialism to particular case studies and conditions
* The basic principles of research design and strategy
* A range of methodological and analytical skills applicable in a wide variety of research contexts; and,
* The significance of alternative epistemological positions that provide the context for theory construction, research design and the selection of appropriate analytical techniques.
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Contents
The core modules are currently as follows:
* Postcolonial Politics 1: Power, Colonialism and Identity
* Postcolonial Politics 2: Development, Democracy, Resistance
Optional ModulesMany core modules can be taken as options by Specialist pathway students on other Master´s degree schemes in the Department (with the exception of core modules that are already oversubscribed). The department teaches a number of dedicated Master´s options each year. Master´s optional modules in recent years have included: Theory and Practice of International Political Community; Security and Defence Policy in the European Union; International Legitimacy since 1648; and `The Vietnam Syndrome´ and American Foreign Policy.
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 admissions requirements for the Masters programmes are as follows:
* The minimum basic entry requirement for a Masters degree is normally an Honours Degree (Class 2 Division 1) or equivalent (eg. for US students, a Grade Point Average of 3.2).
* Candidates who do not meet this standard will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In such circumstances candidates will normally be interviewed as part of the application process.
* It is not necessary to have a first degree in international politics or a related subject, but we will need evidence that gives us confidence that you can complete the course successfully.
* Prospective Masters students should ensure that they have arranged with referees for their references to be available as required.
* Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum proficiency levels equating to an IELTS score of 7.0 or a TOEFL score of 610 (paper based test) or 250 (computer based) with an essay rating of 5.5. Applicants who have successfully undertaken a Bachelors degree in a UK University are exempt from this requirement.
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