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Full time | University of Essex | 1 year | OCT-26

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Full time

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1 year

Start date

OCT-26

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MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Linguistics

Course Summary

Questions concerning the impact of ideological and symbolic processes on the formation of political discourses, identities and communities are of crucial importance. All of these are covered within our MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis.Our Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are 6th in UK for research power in politics and international studiesAll Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.Our MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis will help you secure a solid grasp of key debates in social and political thought, give you a strong foundation in theoretical principles whose relevance and application goes well beyond politics, and instil a wide range of analytical, critical, and communication skills that will enable you to pursue the career of your choice, whether in the public, private, or third sector, whether with a domestic or international focus.We also offer supervision for PhD and MPhil in the following fields: government ideology and discourse analysis international relations political behaviour and politics.Our academic reputation is illustrated by the fact that many of our graduates now teach or research at universities, colleges of higher education and schools. For example, recent graduates are now research fellows and academic staff at: Mannheim, Germany ETH Zurich, Switzerland Duke University, USA NATO/SHAPE, Belgium and University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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GV508-7-SP The Analysis of Conflict and Peace - Core

You can choose to do either GV958-7-FY Theory and Explanation in Political Science or this module. Explore the relationship of power, preferences, economic relations, domestic politics and international organisations in relation to conflict and peace. You investigate the underlying theoretical arguments about war and peace, consider the implications entailed by these different theories, and evaluate these using empirical data.

GV510-7-AU Democracy, Violence, and Inequality in Latin America (15 Credits) - Core

GV517-7-AU International Security Studies (15 Credits) - Core

GV517-7-FY International Security Studies (30 Credits) - Core

GV522-7-SP Gender and Armed Conflict (15 Credits) - Core

GV525-7-SP Israeli Politics (15 Credits) - Core

GV526-7-AU Politics of South Asia (15 Credits) - Core

GV554-7-SP Migration, Politics and International Development (15 Credits) - Core

GV591-7-AU Domestic Environmental Politics (15 Credits) - Core

GV591-7-FY Environmental Politics (30 Credits) - Core

GV591-7-SP International Environmental Politics (15 Credits) - Core

GV900-7-FY Political Explanation (30 Credits) - Core

GV902-7-FY Theories of International Relations (30 Credits) - Core