Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict (MSc)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict considers how ethnic, national and religious identities intersect and how they cause conflict and violence within and between states.
In Western countries, many majority ethnic groups are bemoaning a loss of national identity and sovereignty, while smaller nations and ethnic-national groups press for devolution or independence at the expense of larger nation-state formations. Religiously inspired conflict, especially, but by no means only, in the Muslim world, is a further major source of global insecurity.
This programme draws on research in comparative politics, history, sociology, cultural and genetic anthropology, political theory and international relations to offer comprehensive, balanced analyses of contemporary political controversies.
Alongside theoretical approaches, we will examine ethnic and national conflict via a wealth of real-world case studies that cover every corner of the globe. The programme provides the analytical tools you will need to examine problems of national, ethnic and religious conflict in their broader political context.
Our modules give you a deep understanding of the concepts of ethnic group and nation, and the range of approaches and analytical models available to explore case studies from different time periods and places. You will then consider the pressing issue of population change within and between states, and its economic, military, political and international implications.
You can choose option modules from a wide variety of topics including international security, American foreign policy, globalisation, political theory and sociology, war and conflict, nationalism and religion, and international political economy. The culmination of the programme is to write a dissertation on the subject that interests you most.
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About this course
Graduates can pursue careers in international organisations, policy research, journalism, economic and political forecasting, private sector management, and national or supranational government. Possible professions include Civil Service fast streamer, government social research officer, or public affairs consultant. This degree can also be useful in becoming a newspaper journalist, public relations account executive, or charity officer.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a social science or other relevant subject, though other qualifications may be considered.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- International Relations
- Politics
- Political Theory
- Sociology
- International
- Public
- Comparative Politics
- Foreign Policy
- Political Sociology
Course programme
You take two core modules, choose from a range of option modules and write a dissertation.
A range of thematic or regional option modules allow you to tailor the degree to your own specific personal or career interests. Option modules are normally available in topics covering:
- British, US and European government and politics
- International relations, international security and US foreign policy
- Politics of globalisation and international political economy
- Politics, policy and administration of the EU
- Political theory and political sociology
- Politics and religion
- Policy analysis, policy-making processes and comparative public policy
- Public management and public sector reform
- Research methods.
- Nationalism and Ethno-Religious Conflict
- The Political Sociology of the Modern State
- Dissertation MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Additional information
Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict (MSc)