Newcastle University, the United Kingdom
Newcastle University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
| MA | Part-time | 24 months | find out | find out | find out |
This course investigates central issues of global justice: the debate between relativism and universalism, the foundation and content of human rights, responses to global poverty and inequality, cosmopolitan democracy and environmental justice. You develop a deeper and wider understanding of world politics and learn to think critically about these issues.
The course is taught by influential political theorists and philosophers. You gain an advanced knowledge and understanding of:
You also develop:
We offer rigorous training in global justice and human rights, international relations theory and in theories and approaches to the study of politics. This helps you to develop the specialist knowledge and research skills from which to embark upon a career with significant international dimension or pursue a postgraduate research degree in global justice and ethics studies.
We have a student-run Politics Postgraduate Society which brings together MA and PhD students to organise academic and social events. The Society runs:
Key staff include Dr Graham Long and Dr Andrew Walton.
Delivery
Teaching takes place on Newcastle University's city centre campus. Small group seminars, of no more than 15 students, create a highly positive and intimate learning environment.
Facilities
You will enjoy the benefit of most teaching taking place in the Politics building with the Robinson Library next door. This space includes a dedicated postgraduate computer room and a postgraduate common room.
See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/international-politics-global-justice-ethics-ma/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related discipline.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 3 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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