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Political Science (British Politics and the State) – (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 offers students an understanding of British politics based on theoretical, empirical and historical analysis of the development of the British state since 1900. It provides excellent preparation for further academic research or a career in government, a range of related private sector areas, and many kinds of non-governmental organisations
Issues and topics examined include:
* The development of the British state
* Inner workings of the Treasury and other key UK institutions
* Power and process in Parliament
* Ideology and forms of rule
* The future of British politics and the national form of the state
Key facts Type of Course: Taught
Duration: MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; Diploma: 9 months full-time, 18 months part-time
Start date: September 2011
Contents
Programme content
* Compulsory core course – Governing Britain Since 1918 (40 credits)
* Choice of optional modules (80 credits)
* Compulsory Dissertation (60 credits) - MA students to submit a 13,500 word (not applicable to Diploma Students)
40 credits from the following:
* Politics and the State (20 credits)
* Contemporary Themes and Issues in British Politics (20 credits)
* Globalisation and Governance (40 credits)
* Contemporary Europe: Historical Concepts (20 credits)
* Themes in European Immigration and Citizenship (20 credits)
* International Political Economy (40 credits)
40 credits from the following:
* Terrorism and Political Violence (20 credits)
* Terrorism and Contemporary Conflict (20 credits)
* The Welfare State In Europe (20 credits)
* Europe in the Global Economy (20 credits)
* Multiculturalism and Religious Conflict (20 credits)
* Democracy, Power and Citizenship (20 credits)
* Diplomatic History of the 20th Century (40 credits)
* Security Studies (40 credits)
* Revolution and Enlightenment (20 credits)
* Totalitarianism and the State (20 credits)
* Advanced Political Analysis (40 credits)
* Religion in Contemporary Global Politics 1 (20 credits)
* Religion in Contemporary Global Politics 2 (20 credits)
* Community, Governance and Leadership (20 credits)
* Participation and Democracy (20 credits)
* Comparative Local Government (20 credits)
* Public Management and Governance (20 credits)
* Development Politics (20 credits)
* Social Analysis of Inequality, Poverty and Development (20 credits)
* Critical Approaches to Development (20 credits)
Skills gained
Students will gain expert training in the following areas:
* The development of the British state
* Inner workings of the Treasury and other key UK institutions
* Power and process in Parliament
* Ideology and forms of rule
* The future of British politics and the national form of the state
In addition to specialist training in British politics, students also have the opportunity to choose optional modules covering a wide range of subjects across the disciplines of political science and international relations.
Learning, teaching and assessment
Learning and teaching take place through a variety of means, including:
* Independent study
* Preparatory reading for participation in seminar activities and assessed work
* Student-led discussions in seminars
* Seminar activities including structured and unstructured debate
* Research design
A range of assessment methods are used on the modular components of the programme, including oral presentations, essays, literature reviews and research papers.
The degree provides excellent preparation for further academic research or a career in government, a range of related private-sector areas, and many kinds of non-governmental organisations.
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
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
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