Entry Requirements Normally an upper second class first degree in Politics, International Relations, European Studies or a cognate discipline;

non-standard entry requirements may be set in special cases by the course convener with the approval of the Departmental Research Committee. For further information: On the MLitt in International Politics and Security, contact Dr. Cameron Ross (c.z.ross@dundee.ac.uk), or phone + 44 (0)1382 385064 Web information: Politics www.dundee.ac.uk/politics School of Humanities www.dundee.ac.uk/humanities/postgrad/ To apply www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Funding Funding for postgraduate funding may be available

Contact Details MA (Hons): a.wright@dundee.ac.uk MLitt and PhD: c.z.ross@dundee.ac.uk Address: Politics, School of Humanities, College of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN UK www.dundee.ac.uk/politics

MLitt International Politics and Security | University of Dundee

The programme at a glance Semester 1 Issues in International Politics (30 credits) Generic Research Skills (15 credits) Theories in Humanities (15 credits) Semester 2 ONE option module on Security Studies OR European Integration OR Transatlantic Studies OR Globalization (30 credits) Theory and Understanding in International Politics 1 and 2 (30 credits) Summer Dissertation (60 credits) (By supervision: 20,000 words) Course Content The taught Masters in International Politics and Security is run by the Politics team at Dundee. It offers a comprehensive analysis of international and global political issues and surveys the new security challenges confronting societies in an era of economic, social and political globalization. It focuses on some of the most contentious areas of international politics, including Transatlantic relations, the future of the European Union and the reemergence of Russia as a global political force. And it provides a thorough grounding in the academic study of international politics, focusing on the theoretical approaches and methods of analysis that constitute the bedrock of any serious postgraduate research in this field. The programme provides students with a springboard for a career related to international politics or for continuing postgraduate study in this subject area. Four Specialisms The programme offers students the opportunity to pursue one of four international politics specialisms, reflecting the research interests and expertise of staff: These are: Security Studies European Integration Transatlantic Studies, or Globalization. Issues in International Politics The programmes core module, run in the first semester, is Issues in International Politics. It offers sessions on each of the four specialisms, including: Issues in international relations Contemporary security challenges Prospects for coordinated responses to security challenges Globalisation: Economic, social and political developments Impacts of globalisation on the nation-state United States on the world stage Trends in transatlantic relations Europeanisation The European Union and political parties Regionalism and multi-level governance

Options Students select one of the specialist options in the second semester Multilateral and Transnational Security Globalisation and Democratisation: The Case of Russia Transatlantic Security and Cooperation European Integration and its Critics Research methods Students also take Theory & Understanding in International Politics, which provides a thorough grounding in the methods and concepts that are central to postgraduate study in this subject area. Politics students also enjoy the benefits of being part of the broader Masters programme offered by the School of Humanities. This will enable them to interact with students from a range of different disciplines and participate in core modules on Theory in Humanities and Generic Research Skills. Students attend regular tutorials, led by an internationally-renowned expert in their field, and participate in debates and analyses of specified topics. The modules are primarily assessed through essays of up to 4,000 words. The Dissertation The second part of the programme is a 20,000 word dissertation on a topic in International Politics. The dissertation is an original and independent piece of research and writing carried out by students under the supervision of a member of the Politics team. It is a chance for students to employ skills and knowledge developed throughout the first part of the Masters programme on a topic that reflects their own interests and enthusiasms. The Politics programme at Dundee offers a friendly, supportive and lively environment for postgraduate study, reflected in consistently high levels of satisfaction among our students. Method of Study Full-time or part-time. Duration of Study Normally one year full-time and two years part-time