MA International Politics (Dual Degree)
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
First Year : Students spend their first year in Aberystwyth studying the discipline from a critical perspectives. Concepts that typically comprise the bedrock of the study of International Relations (such as sovereignty, anarchy, and security) will be explored and subjected to rich and multi-layered interrogation from perspectives that unsettle conventional understandings of international relationships. Second Year : The second year is spent in Washington, D.C., where theoretical studies are complemented by practical experience and interaction with the policy community.
Something which American University’s School of International Service is uniquely positioned to provide. The Dual Masters is a specialist pathway degree, giving it the advantage of combining advanced, subject specific study in Aberystwyth with core classes in Social Science research methodology and Economics, alongside optional classes from your chosen field of specialisation, taken at American University.
Key highlights
- Second year spent in Washington, D.C. at American University
- Critical study of sovereignty, anarchy and security in International Relations
- Practical experience and interaction with the Washington policy community
- Core classes in social science research methodology and economics
- Optional classes from your chosen field of specialisation
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Diplomatic service officer
- Political risk analyst
- International NGO programme officer
- Government research officer
- Think tank researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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