MSc International Politics
SOAS University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 3 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 14,270 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* full-time fees: UK £14,270; Overseas £23,800. Part-time 2 years fees: UK £7,135/year; Overseas £11,900/year. Part-time 3 years fees: UK £4,710/year; Overseas £7,855/year
Introduction
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or part-time
MSc International Politics explores key issues and debates in world politics from a variety of perspectives. We cover important questions such as: Why do wars happen? Is global peace possible? How is power exercised in international politics? What are the conditions for cooperation among states? How do migration challenge and change the international political order? We look at orthodox answers to such questions and interrogate them through a variety of critical, non-Western and marginalised views. Students will utilise different theoretical lenses in combination with SOAS’s rich empirical expertise and are invited to examine the dynamics of world politics from the perspective of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We also interrogate how international politics is informed by questions of empire, colonialism, race, gender and class.
This programme is ideal for students who want to learn about key issues, themes and debates in world politics, or those who are interested in how international politics is practised in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It will be of particular interest to students and practitioners who want to pursue a career in international organisations, diplomacy, think tanks, non-governmental organisations and global advocacy groups.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Structure
Students take taught modules to the value of 120 credits + dissertation. Credits must be taken in the following combination.
- International Theory (15 credits) & Methodology in the Social Sciences (15 credits)
- At least 45 credits from List B
- Up to 45 credits from List C
- Dissertation (60 credits, compulsory) on some aspect of International Politics
All modules offered by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy are subject to convenors’ approval.
Dissertation
- Dissertation in Politics and International Studies
Taught Component
Core Module
- International theory
- Methodology in the Social Sciences
List B
- The Politics of Global Security
- International migration and diaspora politics
- International Politics of Human Rights
- International politics of the Middle East
- International Political Economy
- International Relations of South Asia
- International Security Politics in East Asia
- China and International Politics
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Security
List C
- Globalising China
- The Politics of Africa
- Taiwan in International Politics
- Queer Politics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- State and transformation in the Middle East
- Conflict, rights and justice
- Global Advocacy
- Geopolitics and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus
- Political Economies of Northeast Asia: Japan, Korea and Taiwan
- Political Theory, Race and Empire
- Race and Caste
- State Violence: Theories of the Leviathan and Beyond
- Politics of Island Southeast Asia
- Borders and Development
- Colonialism, Empire and International Law
- Comparing Democracies in North-East Asia
- Elections, Social Movements and Gender in Taiwan
- State and Society in the Chinese Political Process 1
- Religion in Global Politics: Theories and Themes
- Political Economy of Development
- Anthropology and "Race" in the Global Context
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session.
Career Opportunities
Employment
SOAS MSc International Politics students leave SOAS not only with a knowledge and understanding of the complex political and cultural issues of international politics, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers, both in business and in the public sector.
Graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:
- Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP
- Consulate-General of Japan in New York
- Danish Institute for International Studies
- Finnish Broadcasting Company
- Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Media Programme Africa
- NATO
- Redd Barna (Save the Children Norway)
- Reuters
- Saïd Foundation
- The Next Century Foundation
- The Risk Advisory Group
- The World Bank
- United Nations Development Programme
- United States Government
World Economic ForumTypes of roles that graduates have gone on to do include:
- Paralegal
- Research Advisor
- Middle East and North Africa Analyst
- Associate Editor
- Academic Relations Specialist
- Journalist
- Program Assistant, MENA
- Political Risk Analyst
- Oil and Gas Consultant
- Regional Consultant
- Social Media Manager and Contributor
- Project Director
- Operations Analyst
- Lecturer
- Project Manager
English Language Requirements
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