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International Political Theory – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,482 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
This is a degree in political philosophy, with especial emphases on normative political theory and the history of political thought.
It aims to equip students with the intellectual skills to think philosophically/theoretically about international affairs, including the relevance of the distinction national/international. Students will:
* identify and analyse the normative issues arising in the sphere of global social, economic, political and security relations;
* understand how to apply, and when to amend, existing resources of political theory to political issues beyond the horizon of the nation-state;
* evaluate policy in international affairs from the standpoint of normative principle;
* examine normative standards exemplified by existing international institutions;
* formulate research questions and plan, execute and present their findings.
Learning Outcomes Students who follow this programme will be able to:
* extend and further develop their understanding of the main concepts and methods of political theory;
* understand how concepts of justice, rights and democracy apply in international and global contexts;
* assess critically how existing transnational institutions meet, or fail to meet, appropriate normative standards;
* apply analytical, critical and philosophical methods to the study of empirical problems in the field of international politics.
Contents
Taught courses normally combine lectures and seminar discussions and will be assessed by essays. Work on the 15,000-word dissertation involves independent supervised research.
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You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class honours degree, or an undergraduate degree at an equivalent level, in one of the disciplinary areas represented in the degree. Eligibility from outwith the UK is based on the National Academic Recognition Information Centre scheme used by British universities. In the absence of these qualifications, employment or other educational experience giving evidence of intellectual ability of an equivalent standard may be considered.
Language Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, documentary evidence of competence in the comprehension and production of English must be provided.This normally takes the form of good results in an IELTS, TOEFL or otherapproved test. Students from USA / Canada / Australia /New Zealand /South Africa (providing education is in English) do not need to provide evidence of English language ability.
* Tests must have been taken within two years of the proposed date of admission.
* Photocopies, faxed or scanned copies of certificates (other than IELTS certificates) cannot be accepted unless they have been certified as true copies by an appropriate authority, for example by the British Council.
* Photocopies, legible faxed or scanned copies of IELTS certificates can be accepted as the University can verify IELTS scores through the web-based IELTS verification service.
* The level of English language can vary from programme to programme, so applicants should always check the exact requirements
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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