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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
Modules typically include: • Approaches to International Relations • Critical Security
TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements Typically a 2:2 honours degree (with an overall average of 55% or above) typical entry requirement is a degree in any background 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
• The Global Governance of Drugs • Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention • Postcolonialism, Orientalism and Eurocentrism • Violence, Conflict and Development INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MA (EXTENDED) FT PT This Extended MA programme combines the MA International Relations with a period of study abroad. The study abroad is one additional semester taken at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M, USA. The additional semester makes the EMA equivalent in credits to a European MA. INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT MA FT PT Issues of security, violence and conflict have become central to international politics and to developing policy and discourse. In order to comprehend the modern world, a full appreciation of the realities of conflict and violence has become essential.
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 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MA FT PT
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.
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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