University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in Geography and International Relations
The Master of Arts in Geography and International Relations in International Relations is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Geography and International Relations offered by the University of Aberdeen
In Geography we try to answer some of the biggest questions of life, such as how our planet originated and how we interact with it. This compliments International Relations topics such as European Politics, Human Rights Development, and International Economy.Geography is the study of the Earth's surface with emphasis on the relationship between people and their environment. It covers elements of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.International Relations looks at a diverse range of areas such as Energy Politics, European Integration, Human Rights, International Economy and regional International Relations of Japan, Latin America and the Middle East.
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Social Sciences (AW1006)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Global Worlds, Global Challenges (GG1008)Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance (PI1018)Global Worlds, Local Challenges (GG1510)Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict (PI1518)
Optional CoursesSelect a further 60 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 2Compulsory CoursesSpace, Economy and Society (GG2014)Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations (PI2009)Skills and Techniques in Geosciences (GG2508)Global Politics: Equality and Inequality (PI2508)
Optional CoursesSelect two of the following:Physical Environments (GG2013)Environment and Society (GG2509)Mapping and Monitoring the Environment (GG2510)Physical Environments (GG2013)Environment and Society (GG2509)Mapping and Monitoring the Environment (GG2510)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesApproaches to Geography (GG3071)Researching in the 21st Century (PI3069)
Optional CoursesSelect further credit points from level 3 or 4 Geography courses, and level 3 Politics & International Relations courses to gain 60 credits in each discipline.NOTE: If you intend to take your dissertation in Geography you must take Research Design (GG3574).Research Design (GG3574)
Year 4Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation (International Relations) (IR4031) AND Geographical Issues (GG4537)Geography Dissertation (GG4023)Select further credit points from level 3 or 4 Geography courses, and level 4 Politics & International Relations courses to gain 60 credits in each discipline.NOTE: If you choose to take GG 4023 Geography Dissertation, you are not required to take GG 4537 Geographical Issues but may take both courses if you wish.NOTE: You are required to gain a minimum of 90 credit points from level 4 courses.Dissertation (IR4031)Geographical Issues (GG4537)Geography Dissertation (GG4023)