MA Geopolitics
Course Overview
This MA in Geopolitics provides an advanced, interdisciplinary analysis of how space, power, and politics intersect to shape global and local challenges. The program equips students with the critical skills to deconstruct complex issues like climate change, security, and international relations from a spatial perspective. You will be taught by experts with regional knowledge spanning the globe, preparing you for a career in government, NGOs, or international affairs.
Key Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum integrating historical, cultural, and political perspectives on global issues
- Expert faculty with diverse regional expertise in areas like East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
- Focus on developing advanced analytical skills to challenge accepted wisdom and investigate real-world problems
- Exploration of key themes including security, environmental change, territory, identity, and urban spaces
- Excellent career preparation for roles in government, international agencies, NGOs, and the media sector
Course Overview
This MA in Geopolitics provides an advanced, interdisciplinary analysis of how space, power, and politics intersect to shape global and local challenges. The program equips students with the critical skills to deconstruct complex issues like climate change, security, and international relations from a spatial perspective. You will be taught by experts with regional knowledge spanning the globe, preparing you for a career in government, NGOs, or international affairs.
Key Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum integrating historical, cultural, and political perspectives on global issues
- Expert faculty with diverse regional expertise in areas like East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
- Focus on developing advanced analytical skills to challenge accepted wisdom and investigate real-world problems
- Exploration of key themes including security, environmental change, territory, identity, and urban spaces
- Excellent career preparation for roles in government, international agencies, NGOs, and the media sector
Requirements
Modules
- Geo-power: States, Sovereignty, Territory
- Culture and the Geopolitics of the Everyday
- Critical Geopolitics
- Dissertation
- APPROACHES TO RESEARCH DESIGN
- The Politics and Institutions of Northern Ireland
- Religion, Power and Peacebuilding
- Uncovering Political Patterns using Data
- Theories in Comparative Politics
- Institutions and Politics of the European Union
- Leadership and Decision Making
- The UK and Europe
- Social Injustice
- Democratic Challenges and Innovations
- Global Political Economy
- Contemporary Security
- The Politics and Political Economy of Energy and Low Carbon Energy Transitions
- Anthropology of Conflict: Ireland and Beyond
- Conflict Intervention
- Global Development
