Global Politics

MSc Global Politics

Full-Time Programme

These degrees provide the analytical tools required to examine the changing nature of international politics and the emergence of a global political space. They provide a historical understanding of the evolution of global political and economic forces and the ideas that shaped them. They also include evaluations of the spread of neo-liberal economic orthodoxy; the creation of new multilateral institutions (such as the World Trade Organization); migration; and the increased interpenetration of the world's cultures.

During the degree you will develop the capacity to analyse political debates and issues in a critical manner, while improving teamwork and both written and oral communication skills. You will also learn to locate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on globalisation from printed and electronic sources.

Teaching

A mix of lectures and classes employing a variety of formats.

Study Resources

Birkbeck Library has an extensive teaching collection of books and journals in politics and sociology. It also has an impressive range of electronic resources, including bibliographic databases and over 17,000 electronic journals. Most of these resources can be accessed via the Internet 24 hours a day. It is worth spending some time on the Library website to familiarise yourself with its collections and services.

Students can also take advantage of the rich research collections nearby, including those of the Senate House Library, the British Library of Political and Economic Science (LSE Library) and the British Library.

Special Features

The School of Politics and Sociology organises a lively programme of seminars and conferences.