Course summary
This programme challenges views on global politics, considering the roles of international civil society, activists and non-Eurocentric understandings of politics. Applying academic knowledge to real-world situations you'll have practical and professional opportunities throughout the degree. Why study MA Global Politics: Theory & Activism at Goldsmiths
- This programme will help you develop critical skills beyond Eurocentric views of international politics. You'll learn to engage with different perspectives, questioning the boundaries between politics, culture, ecology, religion and the economy.
- As you delve into current global issues, you will explore the emergence of new geopolitical powers in the Global South, the widening gap between the rich and the poor, the afterlives of neoliberalism, the influence of feminism in shaping politics, initiatives to revive democracy in the face of populism, the significance of human rights and memory in establishing a fair international system, and the pressing need for sustainable development amid ecological devastation.
- You'll learn about the impact of activism and activists on global politics. You will analyse and critically assess the emergence of new forms of politics and resistance in international politics. The programme will encourage you to think creatively about new forms of political mobilisation and organisation and transformative ideas like "decolonisation".
- You'll be able to work in an interdisciplinary fashion, exploring cutting-edge perspectives in the social sciences while adding critical insights from art, the humanities and cultural studies to your toolbox.
- During the programme, you'll get the chance to innovate and develop your own ideas, research and professional agendas with the support of a team of expert scholars working in diverse fields and regions of study, including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as Europe and the USA.
- Through innovative teaching and partnerships, this program aligns academia, activism, politics, and NGOs.
- This programme benefits from the active research agendas of three research centres: the Centre for Postcolonial Studies, the Political Economy Research Centre (PERC) and the Centre for the Study of the Balkans.
Modules
The programme is structured to balance academic, theoretical approaches with practical, real-world offerings. During your degree, you'll need to complete 180 credits in total. During your first term you'll study the following compulsory module: Rethinking the International 15 credits You'll choose one module from the practice-based and vocational options provided: Political Research, Activism, Enterprise 30 credits or Designing politics (group project) 30 credits Or choose a practice-based module worth 30 credits from another department from a list provided. Please note, your module may continue into Term 2 of the programme. You'll also choose 60 credits of options from a wide range of modules available through the Department of Politics and International Relations and other academic departments at Goldsmiths, including History, Sociology, Media and Communications, and Anthropology to be taken across Term 1 and 2. In your second term you'll take the following compulsory module: Decolonising Politics: Actions and Ideas from the Global South 30 credits You'll also continue with your selection of option modules from year 1 and begin working on your dissertation. In your final term, you'll complete your dissertation on a relevant topic of your choice worth 60 credits. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
Assessment consists of a range of methods including: coursework, extended essays, reports, presentations, practice-based projects or essays/logs, group projects, and reflective essays.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK or overseas institution of equal standing. Individuals from any academic background are welcome to apply, though those with degrees in social sciences or humanities (e.g., politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, social work, history, cultural studies, visual cultures, or journalism) may have an advantage. However, we may also consider applicants without a relevant academic background if they have professional experience in the field or can demonstrate their ability to succeed at this level of study. International qualifications Non-native English speakers must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. However, we may also consider applicants without a relevant academic background if they have professional experience in the field or can demonstrate their ability to succeed at this level of study.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
For details of fees and funding please visit https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding/ or the programme page on our website.
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW