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International Relations and European Politics MA – 1 year full-time
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
1 Year
The course explores contemporary European politics and societies and has a distinctive focus on European policies and policy-making and on Europe's role in the international system. You'll study the interplay of multi-level governance between European and national institutions, as well as between the EU and the multilateral system.
About this course
The MA in International Relations and European Politics provides you with:
the training to pursue international careers in administration, diplomacy, policy formation and research
the opportunity to study in an internationally diverse postgraduate community
an enthusiastic and approachable teaching team
a clear geographical perspective on international relations
a solid analytical framework with a unique blend of theory and empirical analysis
insight into contemporary international relations and the dimensions of political interactions
This course is suited to those with an interest in contemporary world affairs and a degree in a relevant subject such as European studies, international relations, modern languages, politics, history, economics or sociology. It's a highly relevant course if you're interested in, or already working in the field of commerce, trade, industry, teaching or government at the interplay of EU government, institutions and world politics.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
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Subjects
- International Relations
- Governance
- European Politics
- Full Time
- Conditions
- Programme
- Programme Planning
- European
- Politics
- Politics and international
- Relations
Course programme
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- Comparative European politics
- International relations theories
- Scopes and methods of politics and international relations
- Plus two optional units
- Five optional units
- MA in International Relations and European Politics dissertation
These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- European union politics and policy-making
- Societal modernisation and the transformation of democracy
- International terrorism and counter-terrorism
- International security: theories and concepts
- Memory culture - memory politics
- Foreign policy analysis
- Governance, security and development in East and South East Asia
- Russian politics in comparative perspective
- The cultures of globalisation
- The global politics of cyberspace
- Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges
- International security: the contemporary agenda
- Britain and Europe
- International organisations in world politics
- International relations of South and Central Asia
- Economic foreign policy and the international trade regime
- Theories of conflict and conflict resolution
- The politics of risk
Learning
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Oral assessment
- Practical work
- Seminar
- Other
Additional information
Overseas deadline 30 June 2020
International Relations and European Politics MA – 1 year full-time