Global Studies (by research), MA

The Masters by research in Global Studies offers a broad range of degree topics which align with the specialist areas of our internationally renowned academic team.

Award degrees are available in the following subject areas:

• Social Research Methods
• Critical Development Perspectives
• Sustainability and the Politics of Climate Change
• Cinema and Globalisation
• Globalisation and Internet Communications
• Postcolonial Caribbean Perspectives
• Chinese Media, Culture and Philosophy
• Resistance and Dissent.

Special features

You will join a thriving postgraduate community of researchers in Global Studies and a unique student support structure with a dedicated team of tutors and supervisors.

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Core modules

• Approaching and doing research - This module includes a focus on issues such as social inquiry interpretation, ethnography, ethics, positionality, research questions and design, literature reviews and presenting research.
• You will need to write a 20,000 word dissertation.

Assessment
The majority of the marks awarded for this course are for the dissertation. You will have an individual supervisor allocated when offered a place on the course. Dissertation tutorials will take place between you and your nominated supervisor. The supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.