PgDip Geopolitics
Queen's University Belfast
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Contemporary issues require advanced analysis that recognises the intersections of space, power and politics. From security challenges to cultural practices or climate change from the global to the everyday, the connections between politics and space are increasingly complex. Integrating historical, cultural and political perspectives, the MA Geopolitics at QUB is an innovative interdisciplinary programme that seeks to build the knowledge and skills needed to engage these challenges. Taught by ...Read more

Contemporary issues require advanced analysis that recognises the intersections of space, power and politics. From security challenges to cultural practices or climate change from the global to the everyday, the connections between politics and space are increasingly complex. Integrating historical, cultural and political perspectives, the MA Geopolitics at QUB is an innovative interdisciplinary programme that seeks to build the knowledge and skills needed to engage these challenges. Taught by academic experts in Human Geography, Politics and International Relations, with a broad range of regional expertise and research perspectives, this new MA enables students to explore the questions which are shaping our lives. It is not just for geographers, international relations students, and political scientists but anyone with an interest in the core course themes. You will come to understand these intersections through a range of themes developed across the modules. These include nations, states, landscapes, mobilities, urban spaces, environmental change, sovereignty, identity, gender, empire and postcolonial relations, territory and bordering, the politics of human rights and others. You can either specialise or learn across a range of issues such as culture, media, ethics, security and conflict, environmental politics, and democratic participation. You will be taught by experts in regions including the East Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and the UK and Ireland.

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3/279
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32nd
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24th
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Glen
06 Feb 25

An excellent place to study, so far nothing negative about my experience...Read more

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Mia
07 Feb 23

Queen’s University is a great place to study. I love the fact that it is situated right in the heart of Belfast, with easy access to all areas of the city, but there is still a..Read more

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Normally a 2.2 Honours degree (minimum 57%) or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject or a 2.2 Honours degree (minimum 57%) or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject with relevant professional experience. Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements may, at the discretion of the relevant programme convenor, be considered for admission on the basis of relevant work experience and/or an assessed piece of work.

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£406 month

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£514 month

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£514 month

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£514 month

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£406 month

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£1,194 month

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£1,194 month

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Glen
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Mia
07 Feb 23
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Queen’s University is a great place to study. I love the fact that it is situated right in the heart of Belfast, with easy access to all areas of the city, but there is still a...
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Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK...

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