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International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory – (M.A.)
University of Bremen
Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaft
| Application Deadline: | February 1 / May 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bremen / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The substantive focus of the MA program in International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory is the analysis of governance beyond the nation state. This research topic is examined from a political science perspective, and within the context of enduring processes of globalization and increasing cross-border activity. This emphasis on the governance perspective and the explicit integration of general social theoretical questions in the context of social and political change is a unique feature of the M.A. in International Relations. Students will participate in a small, relatively specialized, and academically rigorous, all English degree program.
The program is offered jointly by International University Bremen (IUB, Jacobs University Bremen as of Spring 2007) and the University of Bremen. Both universities have particularly strong positions in the field of international relations, and political science. A major research centre on Transformations of the State (TranState) which focusses on the interface between international and domestic politics, has been granted by the German National Science Foundation. The study is thus linked to an attractive research environment. Continuation on the PhD track in Bremen is possible after completion of the MA program.
Contents
The core of the program of studies is composed of four main fields:
* Theories and Issues of Global Governance
This field focuses on basic theories and themes of international relations and governance.
* Changing Context of Global Governance
The theoretical focus of the program is supplemented by in-depth knowledge on specific policy fields and cross-sectional issues in international governance.
* Theorizing Social Order and Change
Covering classical as well as contemporary social theory, as well as social theory of globalization, this component aims to provide a broader, social-theoretical framework for dealing with issues of governance.
* Methodology
In order to provide students with the techniques to conduct up-do-date research, the program offers courses on advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as on research design and the logic of scientific research.
During the course of study students will take three courses from each field, amounting to a total of 12 courses for the M.A. program. Each course is worth 7.5 ECTS credit points, the MA thesis is worth 30 ECTS credit points. The annual maximum credits to be collected are 60 ECTS points. Upon completion of the M.A. program students may choose to continue on the PhD track in Bremen.
The Curriculum
1st Semester
* War and Peace
* International History Modern Social Theory
* Research Design
2nd Semester
* International Political Economy Transformations of the State
* Social Theory and International Relations
* Advanced Quantitative Methods
3rd Semester
* Actors, Institutions and Global Governance Legalization and International Law Normative Theories of International Order
* Advanced Qualitative Methods
4th Semester
* M.A. Thesis or PhD Prospectus
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first Bachelor or comparable (or higher) degree in international relations, political science or closely related fields and outstanding performances in examinations.
Substituted proofs about the immediately approaching and probably successful end of an BA study or about the successful graduation of intermediate examination and two next professional terms in a certificate or Master, with documentations of the present course of studies (course assessments, intermediate examinations and module exams).
English level C1Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with minimum score of 570 is required on the paper-based TOEFL test or a score of 230 on the TOEFL computer-based test. Students who have received a prior degree from an English-language university are exempt from this requirement.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty members who can attest the quality of the candidate.
An essay explaining why you are choosing this program and what your research interests are.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
Accreditation
The degree is accredited by the German accreditation agency ACQUIN.
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