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- International Politics (Global Justice and Ethics) MA
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Newcastle University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
Overview
This International Politics master's investigates central issues of global justice. This includes:
- the debate between relativism and universalism
- the foundation and content of human rights
- responses to global poverty and inequality
- cosmopolitan democracy
- environmental justice
Along with a greater understanding, you'll learn to think critically about these issues.
The course is taught by influential political theorists and philosophers. We offer rigorous training in:
- global justice and human rights
- international relations theory
- theories and approaches to the study of politics
This helps you to develop the specialist knowledge and research skills from which to embark upon a career with a significant international dimension. You could also pursue a postgraduate research degree in global justice and ethics studies.
What you'll learn
You gain advanced knowledge and understanding of:
- global justice and human rights
- theories of ethics
- war
- terror and peace
- international and regional studies
You also develop:
- knowledge of the more important approaches and methods in social science research and the techniques required to carry out advanced research
- theoretical and practical research skills, including the synthesis of materials from a variety of primary and secondary sources
Our Careers Service
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Albania
- Algeria
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- Angola
- Antigua & Barbuda
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- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
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- Czech Republic
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- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
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- England
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
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- Guyana
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- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
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- Italy
- Ivory Coast
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- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea DPR (North Korea)
- Kosovo
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- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Northern Ireland
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Authority
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of Ireland
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St Vincent
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- UAE
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wales
- Western Samoa
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
£ 24,100per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
26th
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Campus address
Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England
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Subject ranking
24th out of 109 1
15th out of 47 14
36th out of 79 3
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088.0 88%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%79th
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Entry standards
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/ Max 10078.0 78%16th
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