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Economy, State and Society: Politics and Security (MA (International)) Economy, State and Society: Politics and Security (MA (International)) University College London

University College London

Masters Degree , Politics

Course Description

The International Master s in Economy, State and Society is a unique, innovative, dynamic yet firmly established postgraduate programme offered by a consortium of leading European universities. It is recognised for its excellence by the European Union s Erasmus Mundus Programme and leads to the award of a highly prestigious double degree. What and how will I learn? The programme combines rigorous research methods training, discipline based and area studies training and intensive language tuition. Students develop cultural and linguistic knowledge of Eastern and Western Europe, and acquire the skills to identify and critically analyse key factors shaping the economies, states and societies of the expanding European region. Degree Structure Students take courses to a total value of 120 ECTS, with 60 ECTS taken in Year One at UCL and 60 ECTS taken in Year Two at their chosen institution. Year One: Core courses (16 ECTS), Methods Electives (20 ECTS) and optional courses (24 ECTS. Year Two: Language training (up to 12 ECTS), dissertation (minimum 30 ECTS) and optional courses (up to 18 ECTS). Core Modules New Language course Research Methods Methods Electives Dissertationreport All students undertake an independent research project in their second year, which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 20,000-25,000 words. Options Nations, Identity and Power in Central Eastern Europe Ethno-political Conflict in Central Eastern Europe Informal Practices in Post-communist Societies Security, Identity, Polarity: Contemporary Debates Political Economy: Health, Development and Welfare Politics of Change in the Baltic States Class, Citizenship and Migration in Wider Europe Politics of Transition and Integration Russian Politics Causes, Consequences and Control: Corruption and Governance Making of Modern Ukraine Politics, History and Society of South-Eastern Europe Democracy and the Fall of Communism in Central and Eastern Europe Russian Foreign Policy since 1917 Further details available on subject website: http:www.ssees.ucl.ac.ukprospectimess.htm The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and research supervision. Assessment is by written examination, coursework and dissertation language courses involve an oral examination. Why should I study this degree at UCL? The International Master s in Economy, State and Society is fast becoming the programme of choice for students with a serious interest in the economies, states and societies of the wider European region. Students benefit from an integrated study programme, with the first year spent at UCL SSEES and the second at one of the partner universities in the Czech Republic (Prague), Estonia (Tartu), Finland (Helsinki), Hungary (Budapest) and Poland (Krak?w). SSEES is the largest centre for the study of its region in the United Kingdom. The SSEES Library is unequalled in Britain for the depth and breadth of its collections. Your future career Graduates of this programme are qualified to progress to doctoral research in the European area others may advance to careers in governmental or international organisations, and may specialise in finance, commerce, analysis or consultancy. Others still may seek a career in diplomacy, or in journalism, or in non-governmental organisations. Indeed, the scope of IMESS is broad and so too, correspondingly, are the post-IMESS possibilities. Entry Requirements Normally an upper second-class Bachelor s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with a good lower second-class Bachelor s degree (pass of 65% or better) or equivalent may also be considered on their individual merits. How to applyApplicants in the final stages of their undergraduate degree may apply but must present their transcript of marks no later than 31 August for the year of entry. Who can apply? This programme is designed to attract and challenge the brightest Eur

 

Entry Requirements

Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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