Program Overview
The Politics at Aberystwyth University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Politics 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 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Politics, Media, Performance: Transdisciplinary Critical Frameworks
- Politics, Media, Performance: Encounter And Event
- Postcolonial Politics
- Post-western International Relations
- Film And Representation
- Screening Cinema
- Compositional Practices
- Critical Security Studies: Contemporary Theories
- The State Through The Ages
- Dissident Perspectives On World Politics
- Audience Cultures And Practices
- From Avant Garde To Documentary
- Engaging Publics
- Dissertation
- Research Project
- If you have a specific interest in Politics, Media and Performance
- If you want a highly innovative masters course
- If you want to develop your research skills
- If you are interested in the theoretical and historical debates behind media, performance and politics
- If you want to develop creative interventions into political debates through the use of media and performance.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Good Undergraduate degree 2.2 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 56.5 or above in a related subject. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Those who are not graduates must satisfy the University that they are of the required academic standard to pursue postgraduate study.
English Language Requirements:
- If you have a Bachelors degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test.
- Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency. For further information please see our English Language requirements page.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aberystwyth University 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 Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months