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University of Westminster, London: International Relations and Democratic Politics
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences View department profile |
| Web | https://www.westminster.ac.uk |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The International Relations and Democratic Politics MA provides an advanced critical and comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping inter-state relations and global politics. Drawing on key theoretical interpretations of democratic politics, the course examines various principles of democratic thinking (ranging from pluralism and civil society to egalitarianism and human rights), and explores the interplay between theory and practice in old and new democracies and in processes of global governance.
You'll consider various aspects of international order and politics, including the dynamics of international social and political power relationships and conflicts, and state building. These topics are studied comparatively in relation to governmental, political and social processes, and in the contexts of various historical continuities, discontinuities and contrasts.
Is democracy a concept limited to a world of territorially bounded national communities? Can democracy still limit power in a global world? How does democratic policy-making operate in the face of complexity? By raising and examining such questions, the course explores the changing and contested understandings of democracy in contemporary thought, as well as its application to the international sphere in our increasingly complex world.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. |
| Location | Regent Street 309 Regent Street Westminster W1B 2HW |
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Westminster offers a wide range of postgraduate courses across Social Sciences, Humanities, Law and Life Sciences. Based in central London, you’ll benefit from being close to government, legal institutions, NGOs and cultural organisations, helping you to connect studies to real-world contexts.
Postgraduate programmes are research-informed and professionally relevant, with strengths in areas including international relations, public policy, psychology, criminology, translation, cultural studies and international law. Combining academic rigour with strong career focus, courses are designed to develop advanced research, analytical and communication skills, supporting careers in a …
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