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Politics, History and International Relations

The programme draws on the Department’s expertise in the study of the European Union, its member states, and International Relations, focusing on policy and institutional analysis, with contemporary and professional relevance. The programme normally include a one week subsidised visit to the EU’s institutions in Brussels for all interested students.

Structure of the Programme

Students study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In addition, all MSc students undertake a 15,000 word dissertation on an approved subject related to the award for which they are registered.

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• The State and the Global Economy in Europe
• International Relations Theory
• Institutions and Policy-making in the European Union
• Research Methods

 Semester 2

• Research Design
• Comparative Foreign Policy: Issues and cases

Optional Modules

Semester 1 (choose 1)

• Enlargement and European Order
• The European Union and the Global Political
• The European Union in World Politics
• Independent Study

Structure of the Programme

Students study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In addition, all MSc students undertake a 15,000 word dissertation on an approved subject related to the award for which they are registered.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a combination of essays, group exercises, presentations and time constrained assignments.

Entry Qualification*

Upper second class honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities discipline (politics, international relations, European studies and related fields).

Selection

Normally based on the application form and references. Interviews may also be arranged where further information is needed.

Careers and Further Study

Graduates have gone into a wide variety of careers: public and international organisations in the UK and EU; business, teaching, the voluntary sector and further academic research.

Sponsorship and Scholarships

International scholarships and bursaries available. See the department's website for more information.

*Note: Entrance requirements are in addition to the General entrance requirements

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