Newcastle University: MA in International Politics (Critical Geopolitics)

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Academic support - external links

• Academic conferences, journals, research design, teaching materials

Books

• Leonhardt van Efferink: review of the "best" geopolitical books
• International Centre for Geopolitical Studies: recommended geopolitical books

Conferences

• Durham University: Critical Geopolitics (2008)
• Goethe Universität Frankfurt a.M.: Political Geography-Critical Geopolitics (2012)
• International Boundary Research Unit: The State of Sovereignty (2009)

Courses - Master programs

• Amsterdam University: Territories, identities and conflict in a changing world order
• National University of Ireland, Galway: MA in Environment, Society and Development
• King's College London: MA in Geopolitics, Territory and Security
• Royal Holloway (University of London): MSc in Geopolitics and Security
• Newcastle University: MA in International Politics (Critical Geopolitics)
• Radboud University Nijmegen: Conflicts, Teritories and Identities

Courses - other

• ICGS Geneva: Geoeconomics and Competitive Intelligence
• ICGS Geneva: Geopolitical Analysis of International Relations (2009)
• ICGS Geneva: Geopolitical Analysis of International Relations (2011)
• Maastricht University: Country Risk Analysis

Research design

• Leonhardt van Efferink: Geopolitical scripts and the (de)legitimisation of ISAF

Teaching materials

• David Criekemans: Georgia-Russia - Model UN Simulation Exercise (2008)
• David Criekemans: Kosovo - Model UN Simulation Exercise (2007)
• David Criekemans: North-Korea - Model UN Simulation Exercise (2009)

Newcastle University - Master program

Course Outline

Critical Geopolitics is an interdisciplinary degree programme featuring distinctive contributions from critical international politics and human geography. It focuses on the key theories, approaches and thinkers in the study of geopolitics. You will learn about the political dynamics, consequences and discourses of contemporary geopolitics and how to think critically about these important political currents. The programme is demanding but rewarding and will give you the opportunity to prepare yourself for a successful future.

Our students are attracted to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international politics and aspire to internationally oriented careers in the public and private sectors. Our programme will challenge you and will help prepare you for employment or further study.

This information is also available in pdf format:

International Politics MA leaflet (1.59 MB)

Course Content

Compulsory modules

• Theories and Approaches in the Study of Politics: Power and Democracy
• Critical Geopolitics
• Dissertation in Critical Geopolitics

Optional modules

• Integration in Europe
• Theories and Theorists of International Political Economy
• International Relations Theory
• Public Policy in the European Union
• Workshop in American Foreign Policy Making
• Africa: the Politics of International Development
• The Politics of Global Change
• Democracy in Divided Societies
• The European Union as an International Actor
• Transitional Justice
• Global Justice and Human Rights
• War, Terrorism and Peace: Ethical Perspectives
• Globalization, Poverty and Development
• Global Justice and Climate Change
• Work Placement in Politics
• Philosophies in Human Geography
• Human Geography: Concepts in Action

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