Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict

MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict

Part-Time Programme

The vast majority of wars in the world today involve ethnic conflict within states. In the West, majority groups bemoan a loss of national identity while minority nations press for devolution or independence. Religious conflict once again looms large.

This programme fuses the post-1980 literature on nationalism and ethnic conflict with a wealth of real-world case studies covering every corner of the globe.

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 nationalism 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.