Politics of Population, Migration and Ecology (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 Politics of Population, Migration and Ecology considers the increasingly pressing political issues of population and demography. World population is growing fast: having trebled in approximately a century, the UN projects an increase from today's seven billion to around 11 billion by the end of the twenty-first century. This unique programme explores where this growth is occurring and considers the environmental, economic, political and global implications for both developing and developed countries. We will consider policy debates and responses to population growth and stabilisation, as well as the effects of ageing populations on economies, welfare systems and defence and security. Under the guidance of expert academics, you will examine how ethnic, religious and national identities intersect with questions of resources and population around the world.
You will be introduced to a spectrum of methodological approaches, including quantitative techniques for analysing and projecting demographic change, discourse analysis of policy documents, and historical case studies of political debates and movements. There will be an opportunity to read some of the classic works on population, such as Adam Smith, Malthus, J. S. Mill and Marx, as well as to study more recent ideas, including demographic transition theory and the environmental concept of the Anthropocene. You will be invited to examine unique case studies using methodologies that include data analysis, critical theory (Marxism, genealogy and critical discourse analysis) and policy analysis.
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About this course
Graduates go on to careers in policy-making, campaigning, and journalism, in the areas of environmentalism, political demography, political ecology and political economy. Possible professions include government social research officer, social researcher, or newspaper journalist. This degree is also useful in becoming a local government officer or Civil Service fast streamer.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in social science or another relevant subject. Other qualifications may also be considered.
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.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- International Relations
- Politics
- Governance
- Critical Theory
- Ecology
- Genealogy
- International
- Political Sociology
- Population Growth
Course programme
You must successfully complete two core modules, two option modules and a self-directed dissertation.
Option modules are usually available in:
- British, Russian, European and US government and politics
- International relations and foreign policy
- The politics of the Middle East
- Global governance and international political economy
- Nationalism and ethno-religious conflict
- Political sociology and political theory
- Public policy ideas, practices and processes
- Politics and religion
- War, politics and society.
- Geopolitics, Population and Environment
- The Politics of Population Change: Immigration, Aging and Conflict
- Dissertation - Politics of Population, Migration and Ecology
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
Politics of Population, Migration and Ecology (MSc)