ObjectivesThis course is designed to examine key themes concerning the relationship between international politics and religion. It focuses, firstly, on the claims of the major religious faiths concerning the proper relationship between faith and citizenship. It will then, secondly, examine the development of this relationship across different regions of the globe. Finally, it seeks to provide you with the necessary skills and techniques to conduct research in this area. The Governance and International Relations Section (City campus) has a well-established reputation for research undertaken by its staff in Politics, International Relations, Development Studies and American Studies. In the UK Higher Education Funding Council Research Assessment Exercise in 2001 (the most recent), the Section was rated 3a for its research in Politics and International Relations (ie. national excellence, with evidence of international excellence in some areas).
Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree of at least lower second grade in a relevant discipline. Candidates with other qualifications may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Academic titleMA International Politics and Religion
Course descriptionCourse structure
This course comprises six taught modules plus a triple-module dissertation.
There are two compulsory core modules:
-Faith and Citizenship
-Contemporary Political Analysis
and a range of options covering:
-Religion and Political Transformation in Africa
-Religion and International Relations
-Religion and Nationalism in the Middle East
-South-East Asia Politics
-Religion in the USA
You are also required to produce a dissertation of 10,000-15,000 words to be submitted at the end of the course.
Assessment
Assessment is typically by a mixture of unseen examinations and essays. The mix varies from module to module. An element of collective assessment may be required on the module in Contemporary Political Analysis.
Career opportunities
On completion of the MA, you may wish to continue to do further research. Examples of areas in which graduates have found employment include education, marketing, and local and public services.
Attendance & duration
-Full-time: one year, three sessions per week
-Part-time (day and eve): two years, two sessions per week