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MA in European Union Politics

Overview
Programme Content
Opportunities for Careers
Special Features

Aim

This programme in European Union Politics offers a carefully balanced, interdisciplinary programme designed to meet the increasing demand for knowledge about how, where and why the European Union (EU) matters as a political system and what it means for national and regional government within the UK and the wider public.

Through a combination of established approaches to the study of the EU and particular perspectives on representation and on Ireland and Europe, the programme offers a comprehensive overview of the contemporary workings and impacts of the EU as a political system.

Contact details

Dr David Phinnemore
School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy
Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 3744
Email: d.phinnemore@qub.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.qub.ac.uk/pisp

Entrance Requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent recognised qualification in Politics, International Studies, European Studies or a related subject.

Additional Information for International Students

Applicants who are non-EEA nationals must satisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes, normally by providing evidence of one of the following:

  • IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or

  • TOEFL* score of 92 (Internet-based test) with minimum scores of 21 for Listening, 22 for Reading, 23 for Speaking and 21 for Writing, or

  • INTO English for Postgraduate Study/Pre-sessional score of 65% with not less than 55% in any component, or

  • INTO Graduate Diploma English for Academic Purposes score of 60% with not less than 40% in any component
*Taken within the last 2 yrs. Please click here for more on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals

Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Number of places

20 maximum

Teaching Times

Afternoon and evening.

Funding

Normally these degrees are self-funded although a number of School bursaries are normally available - see School website: http://www.qub.ac.uk/pisp

Programme Content

Students take six taught modules:
Approaches to Research Design
European Union: History, Institutions and Theory
Ireland and Europe
Issues in European Governance
Representative Government and Public Opinion in Europe

Plus one other module from a range of modules offered by the School.

Students also complete a 15,000-word dissertation.

Assessment

Continuous assessment.

Opportunities for Careers

All of the MA programmes offered in the School provide an appropriate basis for those who wish to proceed to Doctoral study. In addition, our graduates go on to a wide range of careers in both the private and public sectors.

Special Features

It is also possible to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in each of the areas covered by the MA programmes. The Diploma is constructed around the coursework elements of the MA programmes.

On successful completion of the coursework, it is possible to complete the dissertation for an award of MA.

last updated 24.10.11