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University of Aberdeen: Political Activism and Campaigning
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Science |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This programme explores political activism, movements and campaigns, from community-based action to global movements like Me Too and Black Lives Matter. It examines how and why campaign activism is on the rise, the forms it takes, and the factors that determine success or failure in a rapidly changing world.
This is a programme for all those interested in the links between political activism, campaigns, and policy change. How do campaigns, from community-led initiatives to high-profile global movements like Me Too and Black Lives Matter, effect real change?
We live in an era of political activism and public protest. In recent decades, traditional political parties and politicians have become widely maligned, and established democracies have experienced a growth in alternative forms of political participation. These include micro-activism like the signing of online petitions orchestrated on social media, support for non-governmental organisations, and taking part in mass street protests and marches.
This MSc programme explores these changes in political activism, movements and campaigns. It examines how and why campaign activism is on the rise, the forms it takes, and the factors that determine success or failure in a rapidly changing world.
**How does protest and campaign activism turn to power?**
Three key perspectives are developed:
- **The activist** - who participates? Why do they get involved? How do they participate?
- **The campaign organiser** - what tactics do they employ? How do they mobilise support and develop campaign strategies?
- **The policymaker** - why do they listen and respond to some campaigns? What types of campaigns succeed and lead to policy change?
In this way, the programme analyses individual citizens, how and why they participate in democratic action like a protest or signing of a petition, asking why more people are now active (or prepared to be). It explores the nature of campaign organisation and communication – how campaigners, groups and movements like Greenpeace and Black Lives Matter mobilise support.
Finally, we examine campaign effects and system responses. How do campaigns affect change in society, in business and in governmental decision-making? Why, for example, did UK policymakers listen and respond to the Living Wage campaign?
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Summary
This programme explores political activism, movements and campaigns, from community-based action to global movements like Me Too and Black Lives Matter. It examines how and why campaign activism is on the rise, the forms it takes, and the factors that determine success or failure in a rapidly changing world.
Why are more people now active or prepared to be active? How do individual campaigners, groups and movements mobilise support? How do they effect change in society, in business and in governmental decision-making? How does protest and campaign activism turn to power?
We live in an era of political activism and public protest. While traditional political parties and politicians are widely maligned, there has been a growth in some forms of political participation. These include micro-activism like the signing of online petitions orchestrated on social media, membership of non-governmental organisations, and mass street protests and marches. This programme explores these changes in political activism, movements and campaigns, examining the effectiveness of different campaigns, or how protest turns to power. To achieve this goal, three key perspectives are examined:
- **The activist**: Who participates? Why do they get involved? How do they participate?
- **The campaign organiser**: What tactics do they employ? How do they mobilise support and develop campaign strategies?
- **The policy-maker**: Why do they listen and respond to some campaigns? What types of campaigns succeed and lead to policy change?
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
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