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International Relations and World Order – (M.A.)
University of Leicester
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,046 ≈ € 11,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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At the end of the Cold War, the world found itself on the threshold of a new era. Confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union had long dominated international politics and subordinated a host of complex problems to an East-West agenda. The sudden collapse of this system resulted in a perception that a 'New World Order' had dawned.
This course looks at a range of international issues but especially seeks to investigate whether International Relations in the post-Cold War period has been founded upon a 'Western' model of World Order. By looking at theoretical and empirical evidence, it will be possible to determine firstly, the nature of Order and the institutions which uphold it and secondly, whether the West maintains its own interests in the international system at the expense of the rest. Does the current model of international security merely preserve Western dominance or does it serve purposes vital to the world community? Does the market economic system meet the needs of only some states within the international system? And are international institutions such as the United Nations just the mechanisms for furthering the interests of the most powerful states?
The MA in International Relations and World Order is available on a part-time or full-time basis, and students can either register for a Masters degree or a Diploma. The degree aims to introduce the student to differing concepts of Order in the post-Cold War world. It is designed to make students think critically about the nature of international relations: about the extent to which Western interests, institutions and culture dominate the world system and the challenges and responses generated by that dominance. There is an emphasis upon both theoretical and empirical approaches to this subject.
The course seeks to develop a broad range of skills that will be widely relevant
* research capabilities in primary and secondary sources
* powers of analysis and logical argument
* the ability to present structured written reports
Contents
Course modulesCore:
* Post-Cold War World Order
* Dissertation
Option modules (three from the following - subject to availability):
* International Security
* The Modes of Diplomacy
* Democracy in East Central Europe
* American Interventionism since 1993
* Diplomatic Systems
* Democracy and Legitimacy in the EU
* Art of Negotiation
* South African Foreign Policy
Teaching and assessment methodsThe core modules are examined by mixture of assessed essay and unseen examination. The optional modules are examined by a class presentation and an assessed essay. All teaching is by seminars. MA/MSc students who have passed all forms of assessment will be able to proceed to write a supervised dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words in length.
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Entry RequirementsEither a first or a good second class honours degree from a British university or its equivalent, in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.
* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)
As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.
The English Language Programme for International Students
If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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