International Politics and Economics MA
Master
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
1 Year
You will gain a thorough grounding in the main issues and theories that shape relations in the international economic system. You will also take modules that outline the main institutions and factors that influence global economic and political governance. At the same time, significant attention is given to your career development skills. There is a strong emphasis on developing research and analytical writing skills. Your dissertation will allow you to develop an area of particular interest in greater depth.
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About this course
This course focuses on the key theories of global economics and international relations. Your dissertation allows you to develop an area of particular interest in greater depth.
This course focuses on the key theories of global economics and international relations, and aims to develop the professional skills that many employers expect when hiring political and economic analysts. It will enable you to develop an advanced understanding of the close interaction between economics and politics on the world stage.
The course also develops the professional skills that many employers expect when hiring political and economic analysts. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:
problem solving and organisation;
data collation, review and synopsis;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management;
computing; and
co-operation and teamwork.
a good undergraduate qualification in an appropriate subject;
other appropriate qualifications, such as a relevant postgraduate diploma; and/or
relevant professional experience.
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Subjects
- Politics
- International Politics
- Economics
- Political Economy
- Capitalism
- Imperialism
- Economy
- International Economics
- Development
- Exploitation and Crisis
Course programme
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Compulsory modules- International Political Economy: Capitalism, Imperialism and the State
- Research Skills and Dissertation/Project Proposal
- Economic Change and Ideas
- Political Economy: Effective Demand, Exploitation and Crisis
- Development and International Economics
- From State to Global Politics
- Terrorism, Political Violence and Human Rights
- The Theory and Practice of International Relations
- Economics Dissertation
- Politics Dissertation
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International Politics and Economics MA