International Politics (Global Justice and Ethics) MA

12 months full time; 24 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2013-14

UK and EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,500 part time fees

More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.

Programme Overview

Global Justice and Ethics is an interdisciplinary degree programme that investigates central issues of global justice: the debate between relativism and universalism, the foundation and content of human rights, responses to global poverty and inequality, cosmopolitan democracy, and environmental justice. As well as learning to think critically about these issues, you will develop a deeper and wider understanding of world politics.

+Modules

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

+Entrance Requirements

An upper-second-class Honours degree or above, or  international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related discipline. Other qualifications or relevant professional experience are also considered.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements. 

+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding

International Students- The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.

+How to Apply

Visit our postgraduate application site.

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

+Further Information

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Secretary
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5200
E-mail: gps@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

 This programme is within the subject area of Politics.