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School of Governmentand International Affairs

School of Government and International AffairsTaught Masters Programmes 2014-15

Why study in Durham University?Durham University has been a centre of scholarship for over 1000 years.Combining our ancient heritage withdistinctly modern values, we seek toachieve the highest distinction in researchand scholarship, and to make a realdifference to societies world-wide. We arecommitted to excellence in all aspects oflearning, education and the transmission of knowledge, consistently being rankedwithin the top 5 Universities in the UK. We offer a world-class student experience,reflected in Durham University having oneof the highest completion rates in the UK(98%), and being ranked by QS WorldUniversity Rankings as 20th in the worldfor employer reputation.

Postgraduate Study in The School ofGovernment and International Affairs“Being an international student coming to a new country can beintimidating, but SGIA made me feel welcome, supported and – most of all – excited to learn” Noah Schwartz (MSc cohort 2013-14)

Welcome to SGIA…The School is one of the fastest growingdepartments of politics and internationalrelations in the UK. Our mastersprogrammes reflect the School’s missionto develop excellence in regional studieswithin the disciplinary contexts of politics,international relations and internationalpolitical economy.

Our programmes are taught by worldexperts in their field, many of whom workclosely with international organisations,policymaking bodies, and civil societynetworks to ensure that our teaching isresearch-led and relevant to the world ourgraduates will work in. Programmes arestructured to allow students to tailor theirlearning to their own specific interests.Compulsory modules are combined with

choices from a wide portfolio of optionalmodules, with additional language and key skills training also being available.Master students are encouraged toparticipate in the extensive programme of research-based activities which takeplace within the School and through ourcollaborative partnerships with otherresearch institutes, universities and public and private sector organisations.

“We offer a world-class student experience,reflected in Durham University having one of the highest completion rates in the UK(98%), and being ranked by QS WorldUniversity Rankings as 20th in the world for employer reputation.”

UK No.1 for Politics and IR ResearchUK No.2 for Graduate ProspectsGood University Guide 2014

SGIA Masters Programmes: Programme delivered incollaboration with DurhamUniversity's Institute for GlobalPolicy and Global Policy JournalMSc in Global Politics*

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/graduate_study/taught_programmes/globalpoliticsAn inter-disciplinary MSc programme,aiming to equip students with the tools to understand and critically assess thechallenges for cooperation in a globalisedworld. Core modules concentrate on theinstitutional drivers of global politics,offering an incisive view of main theoreticaland applied moral debates.

Programmes delivered by themulti-disciplinary Durham GlobalSecurity InstituteMSc Defence, Development and Diplomacy*

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/graduate_opportunities/taught/dgsi/dddAn inter-disciplinary MSc, offering a uniqueopportunity to look at conflict, conflictintervention and post-conflict reconstructionthrough the lenses of defence, developmentand diplomacy, drawing on real-life casestudies, practitioner experience andinteractive role plays.

MSc Conflict Prevention, Sustainable Peace and Security*

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/graduate_opportunities/taught/dgsi/cpspsRooted in peace, security and conflictstudies, this programme offers anopportunity to develop operational and

vocational skills important for conflictprevention, conflict mediation andnegotiation, and post-conflict reconstruction.

Programmes delivered incollaboration with the North East Doctoral Training CentreMSc in Arab World Studies**

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/postgraduate_study/arab_world_studies This language-based area studies (LBAS)masters offers rigorous, research-driven,inter-disciplinary study of the Arab region,including intensive Arabic language trainingand research methods training.

MA in Research Methods (International Relations)**

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/postgraduate_study/research methodsOffered in collaboration with the North East Doctoral Training Centre, thisprogramme is designed to provide strongall round training in research methodsappropriate to the study of internationalrelations and related fields. It is specificallydesigned for those intending to progress to doctoral study and complies with ESRCtraining guidelines.

Programmes delivered by SGIAMA in International Relations: (Europe, Middle East or East Asia)

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/postgraduate_study/int_relatProvides advanced knowledge andunderstanding of the discipline ofinternational relations with optional

routes focusing on regional study ofEurope, East Asia or the Middle East.

MA in International Studies

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/postgraduate_study_int_studiesA flexible programme enabling students to construct a personalised programmecombining advanced knowledge of the widerfield of international study with in depthexamination of selected specialist subjects.

MA in Politics and International Relations(Political Theory)

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/postgraduate_study/politicsmaProvides students with systematicknowledge and tools to critically review the complex relationship betweengovernment and society at a variety of levels and in different contexts.

Studentships and bursaries*Bursaries are availableto students on theseprogrammes on acompetitive basis

**Students applying for these programmesmay be eligible to applyfor studentships from the North East DoctoralTraining Centre htt://www.nedt.ac.uk/hmoe.aspx

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Entry RequirementsAcademic: a good honours degree (2:1) or equivalent from a recogniseduniversity in a relevant subject. Language: IELTS test (preferred) with a totalscore of 7.0 with no component within that score lower than 6.5, OR TOEFLIBT with overall score of 102 with no component within that score lower than25. The validity of a test is two years. Pearson Academic PTE –overall score of 70 (with no score below 62 in any component).

Alternatively you may like to contact the following:

Dr Stephen Welch s.e.welch@durham.ac.ukDirector of Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Secretary sgia.pgadmissions@durham.ac.ukThe Al-qasimi BuildingElvet Hill RoadDurhamDH1 3TUTel: +44 191 334 5660Fax: +44 191 334 5661

How to applyDurham University has a centralised on-line application system. You can findfurther information on applying for postgraduate study in SGIA by visitingwww.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply

“We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Government andInternational Affairs. Join our lively postgraduate community and enjoyan exciting learning experience which will help prepare you for thecareer of your choice”. Professor James Piscatori (Head of School)

Visit our website to find out more about what SGIA postgraduates do next…

www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/graduate_study/taught_programmes

Masters Programmes Open Day - 16th January 2014Applicants are invited to attend an open day on 16th January 2014. Staff from all programmes will be available tointroduce the courses and subject matter. You will have an opportunity to tour a Durham University College, meet ourcurrent students, and sample SGIA student life. Limited free accommodation is available.

To find out more about our Masters Programmes Open Day or about postgraduate study in the School of Governmentand International Affairs, visit us at www.durham.ac.uk/sgia/graduate_study/taught_programmes.