Global Politics (MRes)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our MRes Global Politics explores the history of global political and economic forces and the ideas that have shaped them. We will consider and evaluate the genesis and transmission of neoliberal economic orthodoxy, the development of global politics and global structures of governance, including the creation and operation of institutions such as the World Trade Organization, foreign direct investment, migration, and the idea and reality of globalisation.
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About this course
You will develop your ability to analyse political debates and issues in a critical manner, and learn how to locate and assess qualitative and quantitative data and research resources. You will be taught by academics with expertise in global history and politics, and the course combines theoretical approaches with empirical knowledge and real-world case studies.
The core modules explore the history, politics and institutions of global governance as a response to the challenges of globalisation, and introduce you to the key issues and policy debates in international political economy. You then undertake expert training in qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The culmination of the programme is writing a dissertation on the subject that interests you most.
Graduates go on to careers in international organisations, policy research, journalism, the diplomatic service, the voluntary sector, and economic or political forecasting. Possible professions include Civil Service fast streamer, government social research officer, or Diplomatic Services operational officer. This degree may also be useful in becoming a researcher, newspaper journalist, or politician’s assistant.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a social science or other relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
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Subjects
- Politics
- Governance
- Investment
- Teaching
- Quality
- International
- Global
- Writing
- World Trade
- History Politics
Course programme
You take two compulsory modules, two core modules and write a dissertation.
COMPULSORY MODULES- Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
- Qualitative Social Research
- Global Politics, Governance and Security
- International Political Economy
- Dissertation MRes Global Politics
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.
Additional information
One year full-time or two years part-time
FEES
Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Global Politics (MRes)