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Keele University: Politics and International Relations

Institution Keele University View institution profile
Department School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Web www.keele.ac.uk
Email enquiries@keele.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

Keele's MA in Politics and International Relations is a gateway to mastering the complexities of power, conflict, diplomacy, democracy and policy in a rapidly changing world. Our forward-thinking programme blends academic insight with real-world relevance, empowering you to think critically, act decisively, and make a difference on the global stage. Advance your career with skills to uncover the contemporary challenges of today's society, engaging with political issues, debates and challenges.

Why choose this course? - Engage in interactive seminars that foster collaboration, debate, and critical inquiry

  • Blend theory and practice to develop critical thinking and real-world decision-making skills

  • Specialise in Politics or International Relations to align with your career aspirations

  • Build advanced skills in research design and methodology

  • Learn from experts who are research-active specialists

Master the complexities of democracy, power, conflict, and diplomacy in a rapidly changing world. Our MA explores key issues, debates and contemporary challenges of politics and international relations on a global stage, enabling you to build advanced skills in research and practice.

Investigate the influence of political systems and structures in the modern world, and explore developments within political, societal, security and economic contexts. You will consider current issues in today's society on a national, international and global scale, whilst critically evaluating and proposing solutions for positive change. The programme is designed to explore key issues and debates connected to your chosen specialism (Politics or International Relations), enabling you to gain a thorough grounding in the philosophical, conceptual and methodological foundations of Politics and International Relations.

As you progress through your degree, you will develop high-level skills in research design, planning and methods, and will refine your analytical and critical thinking skills. This will prepare you for your personalised dissertation project where you will have the opportunity to focus on a topic, issue or question of your own choosing in considerable depth.

At Keele, you will be taught by, and receive support from, academic staff who have in-depth knowledge and expertise in a range of areas of politics and international relations. Our teaching takes place primarily in seminar format, encouraging debate and interaction, fostering collective academic enquiry, and enabling you to increase your knowledge base and develop key analytical and critical thinking skills.

About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Master of Arts - MA (PG)

Keele University

Key facts

  • Our world-class teaching and research facilities support students as they expand their knowledge and develop future-proof career skills.
  • With over 15,000 students from all over the world, our global community is welcoming and supportive, with plenty of opportunities to have a thriving social life at university.
  • With over 120 nationalities studying with us, international students are welcomed to our global community here at Keele.

About Keele

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