MA Global Politics and Law
Department of Politics/School of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences
We are the UK's number one politics department for research. Our taught courses give you the grounding to make sense of a constantly changing political landscape.
About the course1 year full-time/2 years part-time You'll investigate the exciting crossover between law and politics, particularly focusing on internationalism. Taught jointly with the Department of Law, the course covers common intellectual themes around issues such as human rights and the implications of international law, justice and democracy. Entry requirementsYou'll need a 2:1 honours degree, plus supportive references from previous tutors. If you have different qualifications, we’ll look at your application on its individual merits. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, 6.5 in Writing, 5.5 in Listening and 5.5 in Speaking, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
Core module
Optional modulesChoose from a range of modules, with at least one from each discipline: Politics – choose from a range of modules including:
Law – choose from a range of modules including:
TeachingAll taught modules (not the dissertation) are taught in seminars. AssessmentYou'll be assessed continuously through essays. To complete the MA successfully you must earn a total of 180 credits. Most core and optional modules count for 30 credits each. Your dissertation, produced over the summer after the taught element, counts for 60 credits. For the module assessments and the dissertation, you'll need a mark of 50 per cent or above. If you don't complete the dissertation, achieving 120 credits in taught modules will get you a Graduate Diploma. Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: E: pol.grad@sheffield.ac.uk |
Where your masters can take youA postgraduate degree in politics is a strong foundation for a range of careers, from government and other public sector organisations to companies in the private sector, consultancies, non-governmental organisations and think-tanks. A postgraduate research degree is essential if you want an academic career. Eighty-two per cent of our recent graduates work in managerial or professional roles for employers such as the Audit Commission, government, Cancer Research UK, Citizens Advice Service, and Oxfam. Our departmentThe last Research Assessment Exercise rates us joint first in the UK for research. We're also rated in the UK's top three politics departments by both the Complete University Guide and The Times Good University Guide. You'll be part of a close-knit community of 200 postgraduate students. To encourage your development we've brought everyone together, forming our politics graduate school in autumn 2008. Our team of 28 expert academic staff will help you develop your interests and skills. A strong foundation for a career in the public or private sector.Our resourcesYou'll have access to the University’s modern facilities, including the Information Commons. In the department, get involved in student-led activities like the Politics Society and the Canvas e-Journal. Our cosmopolitan graduate community means you'll mix with people from all corners of the world. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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