Course duration: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)

Programme description

Taught jointly by staff from the School of Geography and School Politics and International Relations and Centre for the Study of Global Security and Development, this programme examines the relationship between globalisation and processes of social and economic development at a variety of scales, considering issues of inequality, power and resistance in the Global North as well as South, and paying particular attention to the connections  between North and South and the politics of an increasingly transnational world.

You will benefit from a unique inter-disciplinary setting, working alongside internationally renowned scholars in geography, politics and international relations. A range of pedagogical methods (research seminars, presentations and workshops) offer an opportunity to engage with the latest theoretical and working practices in this field, providing a basis for those who may wish either to pursue work in this area or further research.

Programme outline

Core modules:

• Understanding Globalisation and Development
• Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development
• Geographical Research Thought and Practice (compulsory module if you undertake empirical/fieldwork based dissertation in Geography)
• Dissertation

Option modules:

• Geographical Research Thought and Practice (compulsory module if you undertake empirical/fieldwork based dissertation in Geography)
• Global and Comparative Politics
• Globalisation and International Relations
• Theories of International Relations
• Globalisation and Development in Practice
• International Security: War and Peace in a Global Context
• Policy Analysis for the Developing World

The availability and scheduling of option modules are confirmed near to the start of the academic year.

Assessment

All modules are assessed through coursework, including essay writing, report writing, and presentations.

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours degree or higher in a humanities or social science subject from a UK University (or an equivalent international qualification) together with two supportive references. Candidates are expected to have good English language ability and to meet the standard of the IELTS – or equivalent.

For international students, please refer to the International Students section. [new window]. Country specific information may be available for you to check the suitability of your qualifications or contact the International Office.

Further information

You can apply online using the Queen Mary's online application system, full guidance notes are provided. If you require a paper-based application, please contact the Admissions Office who will send the form to you, please specify which programme you are applying for.

Please refer to the Queen Mary website for information about admissions, accommodation, entry requirements, English language requirements (see Arts General) and fees.

When applying it is essential you provide two recent academic references that comment on your suitability for the programme applied for, and degree transcript(s), which should list your marks for each module you have taken.

For informal queries about the programme, please contact our Postgraduate Administrator; Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587.