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Global Challenges - History, Policy, Practice MA

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Avenue Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Explore the historical contexts that have given rise to the emergencies of today. You’ll analyse past approaches to global challenges and learn ways to influence attitudes and bring about change.

Our world faces many challenges, from conflict and sustainability to migration and the preservation of human rights. On this 1-year MA, you’ll engage critically with some of the biggest problems in the world to learn to develop solutions for both the present and future.

We'll assess your knowledge through: independent project portfolio, assessed essays, video essays, podcasts, policy briefs, media article, lesson plan and exhibit plan.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 72 2

    17th out of 90 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    144 68%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    7th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.20 80%

    28th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    152 74%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    23rd

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.14 79%

    59th

    17

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