RESEARCH IMPACT (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) UK TOP 20 POLITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Politics, public policy, international relations, philsophy and development studies are disciplines that have explored different visions for a more just society for thousands of years, and as a result are able to address some of today’s most pressing challenges. Whether you are interested in theory, the study of government and politics or international relationships, these are disciplines that can sustain the highest standards of social science.
We have a strong emphasis on producing original research. In the latest (2014) Research Excellence Framework, 70% of our staff research activity was judged ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). These subjects ask the key research questions that we need to address to lead in the development of international scholarship.
DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS MA FT PT This MA is a multidisciplinary scheme combining insights from the fields of development studies, politics/ political theory and international law. The programme examines the
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MA FT PT
TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements Typically a 2:2 honours degree (with an overall average of 55% or above) in a related subject or an equivalent qualification. English Language Requirement IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries are available. swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships
This MA offers advanced research in International Relations, providing students with a detailed understanding of the international system, key issues, the crucial actors, and alternative ways of analysing and interpreting the subject. With an appreciation of the global dynamics at work, you then have the opportunity to specialise in examining specific areas of the world. Modules typically include: • Approaches to International Relations • Critical Security • The Global Governance of Drugs • Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention • Postcolonialism, Orientalism and Eurocentrism • Violence, Conflict and Development
comparatively new interface between human rights and international development. Modules typically include: • Approaches to International Relations • Critical Security
• The Global Governance of Drugs • Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention • International Human Rights Law • Rights Based Approaches to Development • Violence, Conflict and Development • War, Identity and Society
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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