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International Relations degree pathways from the Pre-Masters
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Following successful completion of your International Relations Pre-Masters programme, you will be able to progress on to one of the following Masters degrees at Keele University:
All these programmes are 12 months of full-time study at postgraduate level.
In order to progress to the degree programme you will need to obtain an overall grade at the end of your course, and a minimum English grade on the final English Skills module.
| Pre-Masters route | Available Masters programmes | Award | Overall grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations | International Relations | MA | |
| Diplomatic Studies | MA | 50% | |
| Global Security | MA | ||
| Environmental Politics | MA |
Diplomatic Studies MA
Aims of the Course
The course aims to ground students in the central legal, theoretical and practical aspects of diplomacy. It does this within a context of a more general understanding of International Relations. It also prepares students for research – both research that they may do for their dissertation, but also research that they may undertake in their future academic or professional work. The optional modules and the dissertation give students a broad scope in which to pursue topics of their own choosing.
Course Content
- Perspectives in International Relations
- Research Training in Politics and International Relations and the Environment
- The Changing International Agenda since 1945
- Diplomatic Law
- Diplomatic Theory and Practice
- An optional module chosen from the list below *
- 15,000 word dissertation on an approved topic in Diplomatic Studies
Environmental Politics MA
Introduction
Environmental Politics is designed for graduates who wish to explore the wide range of political questions thrown up by environmental problems. The course enables students to proceed to research degrees, or to follow a range of professional careers in which graduate study in Environmental Politics is advantageous, such as business, civil service, local government, work with non-governmental organisations, or education.
Aims of the course
To provide graduates with an intensive period of study in which to learn about environmental politics in a systematic, disciplined and critical manner. The core module introduces five key fields of political inquiry in relation to the environment. It looks at: green political theory; the political sociology of the environment; the environment and public policy; environment and political economy; and international environmental politics. The course also prepares students for research – both research that they may do for their dissertation, but also research that they may undertake in their future academic or professional work. The optional modules and the dissertation give students a broad scope in which to pursue topics of their own choosing.
Course Content
- Dimensions of Environmental Politics
- Research Training in Politics and International Relations and the Environment
- Four optional modules chosen from the list below *
- 15,000 word dissertation on an approved topic in Environmental Politics
Global Security MA
Aims of the course
To ground students in the central theoretical and practical aspects of global security. This is taught in the context of an understanding of the main approaches to International Relations, taught by highly prominent theorists in the field. The course also prepares students for research – both research that they may do for their dissertation, but also research that they may undertake in their future academic or professional work. The optional modules and the dissertation give students abroad scope in which to pursue topics of their own choosing.
Course Content
- Perspectives in International Relations
- Research Training in Politics and International Relations & the Environment
- The Changing International Agenda since 1945
- Global Security I
- Global Security II
- One optional module chosen from the list below *
- 15,000 word dissertation on an approved topic in Global Security
International Relations MA
Aims of the course
To provide an innovative grounding in the central theoretical and practical aspects of International Relations, as well as an opportunity for specialist study in a range of subject areas. The 15,000 word dissertation enables students to engage in independent research in a topic of their own choosing. Students are able to undertake research training modules, essential for those intending to proceed to a research degree, and offering a range of transferable skills relevant to professional life.
Course Content
- Perspectives in International Relations
- Research Training in Politics and International Relations and the Environment
- The Changing International Agenda since 1945
- Three optional modules chosen from the list below *
- 15,000 word dissertation on an approved topic in International Relations
Optional modules can be drawn from modules such as those listed below, although the precise list of available modules may vary from year to year:
Arms Control; Global Security; Diplomatic Theory and Practice; The EU and the Global Commons; Dimensions of Environmental Politics; Environmental Diplomacy; Green Political Theory; Diplomatic Law; Extreme Right Wing Parties; Green Parties and Movements; European Culture and Politics; Wilderness and Civilization; Environment and Development in the Global South; Terrorist Groups and Terror Regimes; United States Environmental Politics and Policy; Ecological Economics; International Minority Rights; The Changing International Agenda since 1945; Feminist Perspectives on Environmental Politics; A Modern Foreign Language other than English; Research Skills; Philosophy of the Social Sciences.