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Political Theory – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,313 - ≈ € 14,088 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This programme explores problems crucial to current politics domestically and in the global sphere. It promotes the study of those problems through theoretical, ethical and practical inquiry.
The degree draws on the expertise of a large and diverse team of political theorists. It is designed for students either familiar with the study of political ideas and issues at undergraduate level or who are enthusiastic to focus on this area of study at the postgraduate level.
The degree will be of interest and benefit to those interested in pursuing careers in law, education, the public sector, and international agencies and NGOs, as well as those interested in undertaking doctoral work in political theory and applied ethics. In all cases, students are encouraged to work closely with staff in a supportive and intellectually-committed environment.
Contents
Issues and questions examined include:
* Is globalisation a threat to democracy or an opportunity to promote it?
* Can diverse cultures co-exist harmoniously? Should illiberal religious practices be tolerated?
* What makes political ideas revolutionary? Can ideas cause revolutions?
* How should societies respond to state violence and ideological extremism?
* What is terrorism? Is terrorism ever acceptable?
* How should we conceive of global justice?
* Is the current states system an impediment to global justice, or the best institutional hope of achieving it?
Programme content
Compulsory modules – choose 40 credits from:
* Revolution and Enlightenment (Political Ideas A) (20 credits)
* Totalitarianism and the State (Political Ideas B) (20 credits)
* Multiculturalism and Religious Conflict (Issues in Politics A) (20 credits)
* Democracy, Power and Citizenship (Issues in Politics B) (20 credits)
You also choose optional modules worth 80 credits, and MA students submit a 13,500-word dissertation (not applicable to Diploma Students).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
· Entry to our postgraduate programmes usually require a good Honours degree, or equivalent if you were educated outside the UK.
· IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
· TOEFL IBT 93 with no less than 20 in any band
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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