European Politics

Bachelor's degree

In Portsmouth

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Portsmouth

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why take this course? If you are interested in contemporary European affairs such as nationalism, security, governance and policymaking, democratisation in Eastern Europe and the external relations of the EU, you will enjoy this course's attention to themes such as nationalism and citizenship, integration, transition and security. The course is very much informed by research undertaken in the highly regarded Centre for European and International Studies Research, which was rated in the top 4 universities in the UK for research power in Area Studies in REF2014. We are the only university in the UK that offers an internship with the BBC Afrique World Service in Senegal. This opportunity is available to students with French language skills on MA International Relations or MA European Politics.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Portsmouth (Hampshire)
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Tangier Road, PO3 6PZ.

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

What will I experience? On this course you can: Enhance your employability by extending your area of expertise beyond that of your first degree Deepen your existing knowledge of European Studies and specialise in particular areas such as security or policymaking Make yourself stand out in an increasingly competitive job market by acquiring skills which show an ability to research independently and study a contemporary topic at an advanced level Go on to more advanced research and doctoral study

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Subjects

  • IT
  • European Politics
  • Politics
  • Security
  • IT Security
  • International
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

This course gives fascinating insights into the internal and external dimensions of European politics and their interrelations. Small seminar groups, in particular, give a great opportunity for everyone to take part in thought-provoking discussions.

Franzi Feja, MA European Studies student 2016

  • Enhance your employability by extending your area of expertise beyond that of your first degree
  • Deepen your existing knowledge of European Studies and specialise in particular areas such as security or policymaking
  • Make yourself stand out in an increasingly competitive job market by acquiring skills which show an ability to research independently and study a contemporary topic at an advanced level
  • Go on to more advanced research and doctoral study

Additional information

Duration
1 year full time, 2 years part time
Entry
A good honours degree in a Social Science, Humanities or related subject. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Fees

UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
2016/17 entry: full time: £4,700 part time: £2,350 p/a*
2017/18 entry: full time: £4,700 part time: £2,350 p/a*

Full time course is eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan
Part time course is eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan

International students
2016/17 entry: full time: £12,000 part time: £6,000 p/a*
2017/18 entry: full time: £12,600 part time: £6,300 p/a*

*Tuition fee is subject to annual increase.

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Department
School of Social, Historical and Literary Studies
Programme specification

European Politics

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