School of Social Science - University of Aberdeen courses

...and analytical tools to engage debates about them. Several areas of thematic and regional specialisation that reflect their research and professional interests...

...and terrorism. (2) International Organisations and the Use of Force: The role of international security organisations in the management of force and international law is examined...

...development and the politics and international relations of the region. Staff expertise from both Hispanic Studies in the School of Modern Languages...

...The MSc, Diploma and Certificate in Religion and Society are designed for those who wish to earn a qualification that will build upon their experience in parish...

...an understanding of the relationship between local and global societal change, and of the interdependencies among the various dimensions of globalization...

...contemporary issues such as population decline and xenophobia. It will look at some of the main social divisions and social relationships in Europe using...

...required to complete the first stages of doctoral research. MSc 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time...

...Programme merits the Certificate in Research Methods Completion of the addtional two modules, as well as the dissertion, are eligible for MRes in Social Anthropology...

...Res. year. In such cases the M. Res. is not formally awarded but an academic transcript will indicate courses taken and grades achieved. 9. Each student...

...the programme offers a range of courses that enable individualized programmes of specialized study on a particular theme or region. During the course of the programme...

...The methods course chosen will be from amongst the portfolio of modules available on the School of Social Sciences Masters of Social Research or in...

...systems and political attitudes. This core course will also present the main elements of conventional and unconventional political participation on...

...as well as a major concern of policy-makers and citizens alike. This often places social scientists into meaningful dialogues about the benefits and drawbacks...

...skills in their specific areas of interest. Since many go on to undertake a PhD in Sociology, courses are designed to provide the support and training...

...proposal for their intended project of doctoral research) Assessment The course modules that constitute the MRes programme are assessed on the basis of coursework...

...Second Year Perceiving Cultural Difference focuses on issues of symbolism, kinship and relatedness, identity, language and culture. The course also provides...

...Europe currently extends the comparative analysis to European states, currently UK and Germany. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Introduction to International Relations...

...are available from first through fourth year. There is an Honours degree and a Designated degree in Sociology. First Year Introduction to Sociology 1 answers...