MA Contemporary Europe
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary MA in Contemporary Europe provides a deep and critical exploration of how Europe has been shaped by—and continues to shape—global forces. Located within the Department of Politics and the Europe and the World Centre, the program equips you with a sophisticated understanding of European politics, political economy, and culture. You will graduate with a highly valued skill-set designed for a successful career in international fields.
Key Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum combining political science, political economy, and cultural studies
- Focus on Europe's dynamic relationship with the wider world from the late 19th century to today
- Development of advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent career prospects in government, international organizations, journalism, and academia
- Unique opportunities for professional visits to key political hubs in the UK and EU
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary MA in Contemporary Europe provides a deep and critical exploration of how Europe has been shaped by—and continues to shape—global forces. Located within the Department of Politics and the Europe and the World Centre, the program equips you with a sophisticated understanding of European politics, political economy, and culture. You will graduate with a highly valued skill-set designed for a successful career in international fields.
Key Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum combining political science, political economy, and cultural studies
- Focus on Europe's dynamic relationship with the wider world from the late 19th century to today
- Development of advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent career prospects in government, international organizations, journalism, and academia
- Unique opportunities for professional visits to key political hubs in the UK and EU
Requirements
Modules
- European Nation-state and Politics of Nationalism
- Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Europe and the World
- Dissertation
- The International Politics of the Middle East
- Contemporary Anti-slavery, Forced Labour and Human Rights
- Re-inscribing Power and Identity In/from Contemporary Europe
- British Foreign Policy
- Flashpoints and Watersheds in Twentieth Century History 1
- Media and Politics: Theories and Cases B
- Politics of the Environment
- Strategic Studies in Conflicts and Terrorism
- Conflict and Politics in Northern Ireland
- Principles of International Law
- Comparative Peace Processes
- The International System
- Quantitative Methods and World Politics
- Global Journalism and Politics
- Media and Politics: Economy and Society B
- Flashpoints and Watersheds in Twentieth Century History 2
- International Intervention
- Politics and the Brain
