Global Politics (Research)

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Designed for students who would like to advance their understanding of the changing nature of global politics, and involving discussion of the impact of globalisation, the rise of global governance, the politics of human rights, and other significant topics in global politics.

The increasingly global nature of political relations is typically underscored by equally global economic relations in trade, finance, migration, concern over which is reflected in questions about shifting loci of global authority from 'west' (eg Europe and the USA) to 'east' (eg China and India) and ongoing relationships between the global rich and the global poor.

The aims of the programme are to provide you with:

* knowledge and understanding the main approaches to the study of global politics
* knowledge and understanding of the main issues and events that challenge contemporary understandings of global politics
* knowledge and understanding of philosophical and methodological debates in the study of politics and international relations
* knowledge and understanding and experience in the application of the principal methods of data collection and data analysis in social science research
* knowledge and understanding and experience in the practice of qualitative methods in social science research
* the skills necessary to design and complete a dissertation on a specialist topic in the field of global politics.

Compulsory modules: Design and statistical analysis of surveys; Global politics and international relations; Qualitative methods; Researching politics and international relations

Two optional modules from: A wide range in either the Politics and International Relations or the Sociology and Social Policy divisions

Plus: Dissertation (12,50015,000 words)

Please note: Optional modules are run according to staff availability and student uptake.

Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)

Assessment: Coursework and/or examination; you must complete all taught modules satisfactorily before being eligible to submit a dissertation leading to an MSc

We welcome applications from students with a good undergraduate degree in a relevant social science subject (upper second-class or higher) or equivalent .If you have a lower second-class undergraduate degree, you may still be eligible for admission to one of our masters programmes if we are satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of upper second-class quality in your work (judged by the range of your marks, the mark awarded for your dissertation and/or the quality of your references).Academic backgroundEntry is not confined to students who have studied politics or international relations before. Each year, we offer places to a number of students from other subject areas in the social sciences and humanities.We also admit some students from science backgrounds, although we may want to interview such applicants before offering a place on the course.We also welcome applications from those who have relevant work experience and/or who have been away from education for some time, and such applicants are considered on a case by case basis. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.