International Politics and Europe (MA)

The International Politics and Europe MA analyses European politics explicitly in the context of international relations and political economy.

Course Overview

This programme analyses European politics explicitly in the context of International Relations and International Political Economy. It’s for students keen to understand past and present international relations of Europe, and the EU amidst times of crisis and in a constantly changing world. The combination of International Relations and the EU makes this programme distinct from many others. The economic crisis in Europe provides an opportunity to explore the global presence of the EU and how it is shaped by growing political and economic challenges. This course examines the EU, its significance for the world system and the various ways in which it engages with the global political economy.

Teaching

Modules are taught via one 2-hour seminar per week. Every seminar will be based on extensive guided reading you will do each week, but there is no strict pattern to how sessions are run. This may include mini-lectures followed by discussion, Q&A sessions, organised debates, peer presentations, policy briefs, small group work, and other projects.

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including: Deloitte; Japan Ministry of Defense; Nationwide Building Society; The Cabinet Office; University of Kent; Transport for London and West Midlands Police. They have pursued roles such as: business and financial project management professionals; economists; finance officers; management consultants; business analysts and public services associate professionals.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Your future awaits - the many things you can do after your degree in the PaIS department
• Careers in Government and Politics
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• After your PAIS Master’s – What Next?
• Assessment Centres and Interviews: an overview of what to expect for PaIS students