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Political Research – (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 | ||
Location of University of Leicester
The course can serve as the first stage of an ESRC funded `1+3´ research training programme or for those wanting to acquire specialist research skills in preparation for a doctoral programme.
The degree aims to equip students with a combination of the philosophical grasp and the specific techniques required for research in politics. It addresses central issues in the philosophy of social science, political research methods and data analysis in its core modules, and allows students to specialise in a particular area of politics in option modules. These research skills are then applied in an extended dissertation on a topic of the student´s choice. The course involves a variety of teaching and learning strategies, which guide the student gradually towards the implementation of their own, supervised, research-based dissertation. Students are encouraged to think about the implications of different methodological and theoretical approaches, whilst pursuing their own research in their chosen area of interest.
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.
Contents
Course modules
Core:
* Knowledge and Method
* Approaches to Political Research
* Introductory Data Analysis
* Research in Context
* Dissertation
Option modules
* The Modes of Diplomacy
* Democracy in East Central Europe
* American Interventionism since 1993
* Diplomatic Systems
* Democracy and Legitimacy in the EU
* South African Foreign Policy
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
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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