International Relations and Democratic Politics MA
University of Westminster
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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 ...Read more

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.

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Employability

We run a series of events throughout the year with a focus on employability. In the past, these have included talks on internships, volunteering and post-MA career choices.

We also offer a free 'Policy Skills Lab' course where you can engage with experts on interview techniques and drafting your CV. Course topics include 'Learning Policy Advice' and 'Policy Jobs in International Affairs'.

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:

BBC

European Parliaments Office for Promotion of Parliamentary Democracy

The International Institute for Strategic Studies in London

The Strategic Foresight Group

UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Job roles

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:

Human rights advocate

International diplomat

Journalist

Policy analyst

Various roles in the Civil Service

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities. 

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£10,700 per year

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£17,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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University of Westminster
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