Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 47
Overview
Security matters. Because it
matters, its study demands
the development of complex
analytical skills, supported by
cutting edge research as well
as innovative and creative
teaching techniques.
This novel, exciting course reflects
the latest trends in security
studies and is designed to provide
you with the elements to become
a world-class global security
analyst. The course is intended
for UK, EU and overseas students
and offers direct applications for
policy makers, risk professionals
and students seeking to pursue
an academic path.
Additional information
This course aims to provide you
with an up-to-date, advanced and
critical introduction to the theory
and politics of global security. In
doing so it also seeks to promote
and nurture the development
of the complex analytical and
conceptual skills that the study
of this discipline requires.
These skills are fundamental to
postgraduate study, invaluable
for vocational and personal
development and for future
professional life.
Module titles
Students are required to complete
180 credits to be awarded the
MA in Politics and International
Relations in any given pathway.
You will study the following
core modules:
• Advanced Approaches to
Politics and International
Relations
• Research in Action
• Perspectives in Politics
and International Relations
• Dissertation
The following is a list of indicative
elective modules:
• The Theory of Global Security
• Perspectives in International
Relations
• The Changing International
Agenda
• Contesting International
Relations
Key Information
Course type
MA, MRes
Mode of study
Full-time or part-time
Entry
requirements
Applicants should hold
a first or second-class
honours degree (2.2 or
above) or an overseas
equivalent in Politics,
International Relations or
any other social science
subject or humanities
subject. Where English
is not a first language,
proof of English language
competence will be
required (IELTS 6.0
or equivalent, with a
minimum of 5.5 in each
sub-test).
POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Global Security
Contact email
[email protected]
• Reading War
• Diplomatic Law
• Diplomatic Practice
• Environmental Diplomacy
Postgraduate teaching and
learning generally takes place in
a combination of large seminars
and smaller discussion groups.
Our academics typically lead the
sessions, encouraging discussion
between all students. Sometimes
students will give presentations,
either individually or in groups.
There is a strong emphasis
on independent learning and
students are expected to work on
their own to produce their essays
and dissertation. Most modules
are assessed by a diverse range of
coursework (e.g. essays, critiques,
reports, presentations), although
some modules may also be
assessed by seminar contributions
and/or written exams.
www.keele.ac.uk/spire/postgraduate/globalsecurity
Good to know
In the 2015
Research Excellence
Framework, 93%
of the research
submitted in Politics
and International
Studies was judged
to be in the top
three categories
of world-leading,
internationally
excellent and
internationally
recognised.
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