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International Politics – (M.A.)
University of Greenwich
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,390 - ≈ € 12,772 (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 University of Greenwich
In an increasingly inter-connected global system, societies and their governments struggle with new and traditional challenges - terrorism, regional ethnic conflicts, financial crises, environmental degradation and bio-security concerns, as well as continued poverty and deprivation. Globalisation has created new forces that impact on developed and developing countries in complex and contradictory ways, unleashing technological developments and structural changes that can pose dilemmas for national governments as much as for regional and global governance. In this context, the changing dynamics of international power relations call into question the authority and the capacity of the international system (including international law) to address these enormous societal and political challenges, and the appropriate responses by the international political community.
This programme takes account of the perspectives and concerns of non-core states - developing countries and countries in transition or conflict, and those states marginalised in the global system. How do these states manage political relations in the international system? What impact do international regimes and international law have upon international politics? To what extent can the non-core states influence the global order? Can we identify changes to the global order from new emerging powers in the 21st century.
The MA International Politics develops critical perspectives on theory and practice in international relations, and enables students to understand and evaluate issues in the contemporary global arena. It also develops key analytical skills associated with thinking, speaking and writing clearly and critically about contemporary international issues, and provides a firm foundation for students who wish to pursue further research leading to a PhD degree.
The programme is likely to appeal to those who have a broad interest in international relations, including those whose future employment is likely to involve the public, private and/or non-governmental sphere in an international context.
Career options
Possibilities of a wide range of career opportunities where an international outlook is required, for example international diplomacy, journalism and the mass media, think tanks and research institutes, multi-national business and general management, campaign and lobbying organisations, the public sector and the Civil Service. It can also offer sound preparation for a research degree in international politics, possibly leading to an academic career.
Contents
Modules
- Theory and Issues in International Politics
- Research Issues and Methods
- States, Nations and Conflict in the International System
- Foundations for Postgraduate Study
- Dissertation
One or two options from:
- Post Colonialism and the Coming Community
- Public International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Regulatory Institutions of the World Economy
- Globalisation and Development
- Britain in the International System
- Crime, Terrorism and the State
Assessment
Students are assessed through examinations, assignments, project work, presentations and a dissertation.
Attendance
1 year full-time 2 years part-time
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
Applicants should have:
An undergraduate degree (2.2 or above)
OR a postgraduate diploma
OR a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to a good honours degree in a related area
OR professional experience, research in a professional capacity or publication in journals or presentation at conferences/seminars
OR other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrate that a candidate possesses knowledge and skills commensurate with the standard of a good honours degree.
- Applicants who do not possess the normal entry requirements may be considered for the postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate and may then be considered for transfer to the MA.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
Many of our programmes are accredited by relevant professional bodies, and Schools are proud of their strong links with professions and industry. Such strong links with employers, plus research and investment in facilities ensure that our programmes reflect the needs of industry.
Funding details
Bursaries and scholarships
All student awards
- Alumni Progression Bursary
10 per cent fee discount is available to all students who progress from an undergraduate to a non-government/research funded postgraduate programme at the university.
The undergraduate degree programme must have been completed on one of the university’s campuses (Avery Hill, Greenwich and Medway), at University Centre Folkestone or at one of the university’s partner colleges prior to registration onto the postgraduate programme.
The discount is applicable to the fee due after any other allowances have been deducted.
Sports and leisure awards
David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary
This cash bursary of £1,000pa (payable in two £500 instalments) is awarded for a maximum of three years and is available to all students at the university who join the University of Greenwich Choir.
The bursary is awarded in memory of Dr David Fussey, the late Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich, who gained great enjoyment from singing in choirs. If you have choral experience and pass the audition to join the choir, you may apply.
The choral exhibitioner must remain an active member of the choir, attend all rehearsals and give full support to the university’s Music Director. In the second year, the choral exhibitioner, in conjunction with the Music Director, is responsible for publicity and general administrative tasks for the choir. The closing date for applications each year is 30 September.
- Madame Osterberg Trust
Madame Martina Österberg was a pioneer of physical education for women until her death in 1915. She founded the Bergman Österberg Physical Training College at Dartford, which until recently formed part of the university.
The furtherance of education was extremely important to Madame Österberg, and awards in her memory are available to all registered students of the University of Greenwich and its partner colleges. Applications can be made for additional educational experiences that are not directly associated with a student’s current programme of study.
Gravesend Rugby Football Bursary
Bursaries are available to students studying at the University of Greenwich or studying University of Greenwich programmes at one of its partner colleges. Students must have experience of playing rugby union to an appropriate level, with a minimum standard of County 18s group or a senior level of rugby, the equivalent to London South East 2 or above.
Bursaries are offered on an annual basis dependent on the student’s satisfactory performance and progress, a commitment to the Gravesend club and continued registration at the university.
London awards
Royal Naval and Royal Marine Bursary
The University of Greenwich, working closely with the Royal Navy Crown charity, Greenwich Hospital, has been awarded funds to assist students studying at the University of Greenwich. The scheme aims to provide support to students who are serving or former members of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines or their sons or daughters. Navy and marine personnel must have a minimum of three years’ service.
The bursary aims to assist eligible students with educational costs by making awards of up to £3,000 per academic year for a maximum of four years. Payment in academic years 2 and 3 is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress; payment during a placement (Sandwich) year is dependent on the placement being unpaid.
- Sir William Boreman’s Foundation
The Foundation provides bursaries, to permanent residents of the London boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham. Applicants must have lived in the borough for a minimum of three years, be under 25 and have a family residual income in the region of £25,000 a year.
Bursaries can be used for travel, equipment, tuition fees, university excursions and general living expenses. UK full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.
International student awards
Gurkha Personnel Bursary
This £1,000 bursary is available to full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are serving in the Gurkha military or are former Gurkha military personnel. Immediate family members may also apply.
- Nationality Scholarship
The University of Greenwich automatically awards scholarships of £1,000 to students from:
Bangladesh, Barbados, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkic States, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
Students must be on a full-time programme that lasts for at least one academic year.
People's Republic of China Scholarship
The university awards scholarships of up to £1,000 to students who have completed an approved programme at one of the university’s partner or link institutions in China and have progressed to an eligible programme at the university.
- International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
New international undergraduate students selected for outstanding achievement at the end of the first academic year receive a fee remission of £1,000 for years two and three of study.
Postgraduate students selected for outstanding achievement at the end of the diploma stage of Master’s study are awarded a fee remission of £2,000 for the final stage of their Master’s.
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