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| Application Deadline: | We have no specific application deadline, and an early application is recommended | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,017 - ≈ € 13,380 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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At the heart of contemporary international politics are new challenges to enduring problems. Increasing concerns such as poverty, terrorism, conflict, human rights, economic development, health, and the global environment, make the study of international politics a unique and exciting challenge.
This degree course provides you with an opportunity to examine and critically evaluate issues of the contemporary world. It covers the area of international politics, both theory and practice, including development and globalisation, civil society and social movements, history and religion, global political economy, governance and international institutions, security studies and foreign policy.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars, student presentations and practical workshops. Teaching is supported by a personal tutorial and supervision system and a general lecture series with outside speakers (both professional and academic). You will complete six taught modules, made up of a mixture of compulsory core and elective options. You will also take part in a dissertation workshop and produce your dissertation over the summer period.
Assessment
Each taught module is assessed by a 4,000-word essay. There are no examinations. Your final MA marks are derived from a combination of your essay and dissertation grades. You are required to submit a dissertation of 15,000 words in an area linked to the MA degree. Your dissertation topic will be agreed with your personal tutor/supervisor.
Sample Course Materials
If you are new to the subject, you might like to look at:
* Robert Jackson and Georg Sorenson, "Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches" (Oxford University Press, 2007)
* Hedley Bull, "The Anarchical Society" (various editions)
* Nick Bisley, "Rethinking Globalization" (Palgrave, 2007)
* Joseph Stiglitz, "Globalization and its Discontents" (Penguin, 2002)
Career Prospects
The skills of International Politics graduates are of direct relevance to a wide range of professions including those in teaching, research, civil service, media communications, journalism, international organisations, NGOs, international finance and the private sector.
80% of City's 2009 International Politics graduates were in employment or further study 6 months after graduation.
Contents
Course Content
The modules listed below provide you with the opportunity to examine and critically evaluate issues of the contemporary world.
Course Structure
You take six taught modules (three core and three elective), plus a dissertation.
Core modules
* Theories of international politics
* Governing global politics
* International politics research workshop
* International politics dissertation
Optional modules
* Understanding security in the 21st century
* International organisations in global politics
* Development and international politics
* Political Islam in global politics
* Global political economy
* Political economy of global finance
* The politics of forced displacement and resettlement
* Global politics of health and disease
* International financial institutions
* Diplomacy & negotiation
* Global civil society
* International politics of the Middle East
* The transformation of international politics since the peace of Westphalia
* International communications and conflict (not running in 2010/11)
* Human wrongs
* Rights, multiculturalism and citizenship (not running in 2010/11)
* Forced migration
* Migration and social inclusion
* Global politics of human rights
* International human rights law
Media-related modules - you may be able to choose one of the following modules, but spaces are limited:
* Key issues in financial journalism
* Transnational media and communication
Please note that the above listed modules may be subject to change before or during the course of your studies.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
The normal requirement is a good honours degree in any subject but applications are also welcome from those with substantial relevant experience.
If your first language is not English you must show evidence that your command of the English Language is suitable for entry to Postgraduate study. You would be expected to have one of the following English Language qualifications:
* A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA.
* GCE O-level/GCSE English language or English literature, grade C minimum.
* Cambridge ESOL CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) at grade C or above.
* An overall score of 6.5 in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.0 for each subtest.
* A score of 600 minimum (computer score 250) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
* Satisfactory standard in the verbal section of the Princeton Test (GMAT).
* US SAT with 500 in verbal performance.
* Warwick English Language Test (WELT) with pass grades of BBC minimum.
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 C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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