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Contemporary European Politics – (M.A.)
University of Bath
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,150 - ≈ € 14,050 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Bath / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bath
This programme provides students with a broad knowledge of the European states’ politics, policies and societies, and the politics and policies of the European Union. It enables students to relate European issues to trans-Atlantic, East- West and North-South developments, and to critically discuss and write about them.
The programme consists of two semesters of taught courses and a dissertation module during which students write a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice and under the supervision of an experienced member of staff. Taught units that are offered in the programme reflect the expertise of the Department’s research active staff.
Careers
Graduates from our MA Contemporary European Politics acquire broad knowledge about politics and policy-making in contemporary Europe and the role of Europe as a global player, as well as essential skills to apply this knowledge in a wide variety of professional contexts. They are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in international organisations, multinational corporations, public bodies and think tanks.
Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MA (90 credits - 1 year)
* Full-time Postgraduate Diploma (60 credits - 9 months)
* Full-time Postgraduate Certificate (30 credits - 4 months)
* Part-time MA (90 credits - 2 to 5 years)
* Part-time Postgraduate Diploma (60 credits - 21 months)
* Part-time Postgraduate Certificate (30 credits - 16 months)
Contents
Programme structure
Semester 1
Compulsory units
* Concepts and theories in the study of contemporary European politics
Optional units
(Students select four)
* Comparative European politics
* European union politics & policy-making
* Societal modernisation and political renewal
* Multilevel governance and multilayered citizenship in Europe
* Power, order and institutions in world politics
* International terrorism
* International relations theories
* European security
* Memory culture - memory politics
* The politics of belonging
* Comparative European social policy
Semester 2
Optional units
(Students select five)
* The politics of sustainability: environmental security and international relations
* The politics of migration
* The European Union's common foreign and security and defence policy
* Europe in global politics
* Britain and Europe
Dissertation
* 15,000 words on relevant topic
Please note that:
* The programme catalogue and units listed above are applicable for the 2010/11 academic year only and should be treated as an example of the programme content. Students beginning or continuing their studies in 2011/12 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2010/11.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
Learning and teaching
Our programmes are modular, consisting of self-contained units, taught and assessed on a semester basis. As you progress through each semester and successfully pass the examinations, you will receive credit for the units, thus providing you with a clear indication of your academic progress.
Teaching takes the form of lectures, classes and seminars. Lectures are quite formal, whereas classes and seminars involve interaction between the lecturer and a small number of students for study skills and discussion.
Methods of assessment
Assessment consists of a combination of coursework essays, class exercises, projects, oral presentations and examinations.
We also place strong emphasis on developing presentation and discussion/communication skills, which in many units is part of the assessed work.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good honours degree in a relevant subject. The Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies in considering applications, will take the following into account:
Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in commerce, or industry, or in teaching, or in a government establishment, together with authorship of papers or other work of an acceptable academic standard, e.g. published translation.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or 92 (internet based test) with at least 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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