European Union and International Relations
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
12 Months
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About this course
Entry requirements
* A good UK Honours Degree (minimum of an upper second class) in a relevant discipline or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references.
International students whose native language is not English and have not completed a full degree programme taught in English, will also need to obtain:
* An overall IELTS score of 7 with a minimum of Band 7 in Speaking and Writing and Band 6.5 in Reading and Listening, or
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Course programme
Programme outline and modules
Located in the heart of Birmingham, Britain’s second city, Aston University is one of the UK’s longest-established centres for European Studies. This programme benefits both from the disciplinary expertise of research active staff in Politics, International Relations and European Studies and from the proximity to other disciplines in the languages and humanities. Find out more about our Politics, International Relations and European Studies subject group.
This Masters qualification, which has Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognition, is well suited if you're looking to progress to PhD level or graduate employment - ideally internationally oriented careers in the public or private sector. Through this programme, graduates gain a high-level understanding of political and economic power in a globalised world. The programme comprises both taught modules and a research dissertation and students are required to complete 180 credits to qualify for the MA.
Learning, teaching & assessment
Modules are delivered via a variety of innovative and engaging teaching methods. You will take part in lectures, undertake individual research and guided study under the one-to-one supervision of a supervisor. There are also opportunities for interactive learning under a tutor’s guidance.
The taught modules are assessed by written examination or extended essay. The taught element of the programme is complemented by a 15,000 word dissertation leading to the award of the MA.
Career opportunities
Graduate opportunities lie in international business or finance, in government or international organisations, in politics and journalism, or in research - whether policy-oriented or academic (usually after doctoral level research).
Personal development
This course helps you to develop team working skills, presentation and communication skills, as well as research and report writing skills. Your IT skills will also benefit from use of our newly refurbished IT facilities.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 12 months, part-time: 2-3 years
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- A good UK Honours Degree (minimum of an upper second class) in a relevant discipline or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references.
International students whose native language is not English and have not completed a full degree programme taught in English, will also need to obtain:
- An overall IELTS score of 7 with a minimum of Band 7 in Speaking and Writing and Band 6.5 in Reading and Listening, or
- TOEFL score of 620 paper-based test (with TWE of 5.0), 260 computer-based test (with TWE of 5.0) or 105 internet-based test with a minimum of 25 in Writing and Speaking and 23 in Reading and Writing.
European Union and International Relations