School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London courses

...The research project will comprise in-depth study of real challenges arising from climate change, in a number of contexts. Links will be available...

...Draws on the wide range of development experience students bring to the course, including working in development agencies and organisations in developing...

...studies disciplines provides a good grounding for anyone wishing to use an anthropological perspective when working in multidisciplinary teams...

...local and national level. Demonstrate substantive and critical knowledge of debates on the determinants and dynamics of poverty. MSc Development Studies...

...Critically appreciate the institutional mechanisms within multilateral, bilateral and non-governmental sectors for addressing development issues within their relevant contexts...

...influence on past societies. Outline the philosophy and practice of experimental archaeology. Evaluate the presentation of individual sites and monuments...

...Outline contemporary archaeological practice. Use archaeological material remains to form interpretations about past societies. Use environmental...

...we want you to learn to think for yourself. By participating for yourself in the great philosophical debates, we hope you will develop skills of rigorous reasoning...

...Students who complete the course should have developed an understanding of the following issues in classical Arabic philosophy: The relation between philosophy and religion...

...end of the nineteenth century and dominated much discussion during the twentieth century. In recent years, the scientific study of language has flourished...

...Programme The United States of America is the world's leading economic and military power, and an influential cultural force globally. Few nations...

...political debates and issues in a critical manner, and improved teamwork, written and oral communication skills. Study Resources Birkbeck Library has...

...of the European business environment, the political economy of Europe and the responses of businesses to economic integration in Europe. In addition...

...of the European business environment, the political economy of Europe and the responses of businesses to economic integration in Europe. In addition...

...Special Features Visiting speakers programme; study skills sessions; ESRC recognition. Objectives Graduating students will be able to: Demonstrate a critical...

...understanding of the concepts, models and theories applied in the study of the European Union. Apply critically the main concepts, models and theories...

...Have developed a range of non-statistical IT skills for both research and analysis. Be aware of the ethical, philosophical and legal aspects of advanced...

...Have developed a range of non-statistical IT skills for both research and analysis. Be aware of the ethical, philosophical and legal aspects of advanced...

...security and global governance; Demonstrate substantive knowledge of debates on the functioning of the international system and how they impinge on international...

...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...