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International Politics (Research)

University of Glasgow

School of Social and Political Sciences
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Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,290 - ≈ € 13,520 (non-EEA)
Location: Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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* MRes: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and undertake independent research.

Core courses

* Challenges in international politics
* International relations theory
* Qualitative research methods
* Social science statistics 1.

Optional courses (two chosen)

* China's international politics
* Comparative European politics
* Ethics in global politics
* EU in international politics and development
* Foreign policy of the United States
* Globalisation and European integration
* Human rights and global politics
* Internet and civil society
* Media and democracy.

Note: Some courses might not be available every year. You may also be able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.

Dissertation

The dissertation, written during the final phase of the programme, is your opportunity to explore your own specialist interest in International Politics and to demonstrate the research and writing skills you have developed.


Contents

* MRes: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and undertake independent research.

Core courses

* Challenges in international politics
* International relations theory
* Qualitative research methods
* Social science statistics 1.

Optional courses (two chosen)

* China's international politics
* Comparative European politics
* Ethics in global politics
* EU in international politics and development
* Foreign policy of the United States
* Globalisation and European integration
* Human rights and global politics
* Internet and civil society
* Media and democracy.

Note: Some courses might not be available every year. You may also be able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.

IELTS

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are an honours degree at the 2.1/upper second class level or higher or equivalent (e.g. B/3.0 GPA in the undergraduate degree) in politics, law or related social science subject.

We will consider applications from graduates from other fields, but the applicant should submit a statement indicating why they are interested in changing fields or the connection to their previous study. We will also take relevant work experience into account.

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

Ask a Question

You can contact Dr Kurt Mills to ask a question about International Politics (Research) at University of Glasgow.

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