Program Overview
The Political Theory - PG Dip at Royal Holloway University of London is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Political Theory - PG Dip programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Theory - PG Dip programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Political Concepts
- Contemporary Continental Political Theory
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Foundations of Contemporary Political Theory
- Research Design in Politics and International Relations
- Dissertation (MSc only)
- China in the World
- Comparative Political Executives
- Culture and Community
- Democracy and Citizenship in Europe
- Democracy in Comparative Perspective
- Foreign Policy of the European Union
- Human Rights
- Identity, Power and Radical Political Theory
- Internet and New Media Politics
- Issues in United States Foreign Policy
- Media, War and Conflict
- The Politics of Ethnic Multiculturalism
- Politics of Forced Migration
- Sovereignty, Rights, and Justice
- Theories of Globalisation
- Africaand International Politics
- Biopolitics and Security
- Political Violence
- Transnational Security and the Law of Targeting
- an advanced knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts, theoretical debates, and developments related to politics and international relations
- a sound knowledge of the texts, theories and methods used to enhance understanding of the issues, processes and phenomena associated with particular fields of politics and international relations
- an advanced knowledge and critical understanding of research methods within the discipline
- a solid foundation for progression to either a politics-related career or continued academic study.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- UK Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) or equivalent.
- Mature students with substantial work experience will also be considered.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other subscores.
- This course attracts those with backgrounds in political science and from allied disciplines, and both recent graduates and mature students with work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Holloway University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Runnymede, United Kingdom
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months