Eurasian Political Economy & Energy
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Our Eurasian Political Economy & Energy MSc focuses on the political and economic analysis of the extraction, production and export of energy in Eurasia. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the interconnected challenges facing the energy sector – and more broadly political, economic and social actors – in Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe, and an understanding of a range of disciplinary and theoretical approaches to policy and academic analysis.
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About this course
Rigorous analysis-driven, multi-disciplinary course on the functioning and future of the Russian and Eurasian energy sectors.
Quality research-based teaching in a breadth of fields, with unique opportunities to engage with policy practitioners.
Unparalleled opportunity to study Russia and Eurasia in a world-spanning context from across our Global Institutes.
Draws on our network of connections, including a wide range of academic links with Russian universities and academic organisations, as well as Russian and international businesses, government agencies, international organisations and others.
You will develop skills and knowledge over the duration of this course which will make you more attractive to a range of employers. Our graduates have gone on to careers in analytical, research or strategic roles in business, particularly the energy sector, in diplomacy, international civil service, non-governmental organisations, media and journalism and to further academic research.
Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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Subjects
- Russian Politics
- Policy
- Contemporary
- Policymaking
- Contemporary Russia
- Modernisation
- Eurasia
- Politics of Energy
- Security
- Economic
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.
Required ModulesYou are required to take the following modules:
- Contemporary Russian Politics & Policy (40 credits)
- Practice of Policymaking in Contemporary Russia (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
In addition you are required to take the following module:
- Oil, Gas & Modernisation in Russia (20 credits)
You are also required to take one of the following modules:
- Politics of Energy Security in Eurasia (20 credits)
- Governance & Economic Growth in Transition (20 credits)
In addition, you are required to take one 20 credit module from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- International Political Economy of Oil & Gas (20 credits)
- European Identities & the EU (20 credits)
- Corruption (20 credits)
- Power & Social Conflict (20 credits)
- Communicating in Crisis: State-Citizen Relations in Societies under Stress (20 credits)
Additional information
Eurasian Political Economy & Energy