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International Studies – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
| Application Deadline: | International students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
This flexible programme addresses contemporary international dynamics through a range of theoretical, empirical and area-based approaches. It appeals to students seeking an international dimension to their study, which can be applied in a range of academic and non-academic careers.
You take compulsory modules (40 credits) which cover: international relations theory; and theories and approaches in the study of politics. You also take optional modules (80 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). Typical optional modules include: the European Union as an international actor; integration in Europe; the state in the international political economy; workshop in American foreign policy making; the rise of China; the politics of global change; critical geopolitics; globalisation, poverty and development; global justice and human rights; war, terrorism and peace – ethical perspectives; doing political research.
Teaching is seminar based and most modules are assessed by a 4,000-word research paper on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the module leader. Students complete a 12,000-word dissertation during the summer.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
POL8006 International Relations Theory
POL8041 Theories and Approaches in Politics
POL8099 Dissertation
Optional modules:
NCL8007 Career Development for Masters students
POL8003 Integration in Europe
POL8005 Theories and Theorists of International Political Economy
POL8018 The State in the International Political Economy
POL8020 American Foreign Policy
POL8029 The Politics of Global Change
POL8037 Justice and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies
POL8038 Doing Political Research
POL8039 Global Justice and Human Rights
POL8040 War Terror and Peace: Ethical Perspectives
POL8043 Globalisation, Poverty and Development
POL8044 Critical Geopolitics
POL8046 Global Justice and climate Change
POL8048 Global Politics and Popular Culture
POL8051 Ethics in the Discipline of International Relations: “Bringing Ethics back in”
POL8052 The Rise of China
POL8053 Justice, Morality and the State
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An upper-second-class (2.1) Honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related discipline. Other qualifications or relevant professional experience are also considered. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based) or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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