Geography
International Financial and Political Relations MSc
1 year full-time
The contemporary world is connected by global networks of finance as never before, yet it remains aworld where nation-states still exert control. Global flows of money are thus pivotal in the making of our modern world, yet are shaped by regulation in geographically specific ways to produce a financial landscape of opportunity and threat.
In this programme, this intersection of finance and politics is explored by way of an overview of the changing nature of finance systems and the governance of the global economy, with a specific focus on the forms of money space created within Europe.
Combining the disciplinary expertise of geographers, economists and political scientists, this programme thus provides a unique understanding of the making of the contemporary world.
This programme has vocational relevance for those seeking employment in government, commerce or industry, and has been designed for recent graduates in social sciences disciplines, as well as business people, government and voluntary sector employees, planners, teachers and local community representatives who are interested in extending their knowledge and skills.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1*
- International Relations Theory
- The Financial System
- Globalization: Key Debates and Issues
Semester 2*
- Doing Global Research
- Banking and Financial Markets
OR
- International Banking and Financial Markets
- International Politics: Issues and Policies
- Comparative Foreign Policy: Issues and Cases
- Dissertation
* semesters in which modules are taken are subject to possible change.
Assessment
Examination, coursework and class presentations, plus a dissertation on an agreed topic.
Entry Qualification*
High lower second class degree or upper second class honours degree in economics, finance, geography, politics or cognate subjects. For degrees where the honours system is not used, good grades will be required. Other applicants will be given due consideration if they have professional or work experience commensurate with the programme’s aims and content.
Selection
Interviews may be held on consideration of a prospective student’s application form. Overseas students are often accepted on their grades and on strong recommendation from suitable references.
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