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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MA Politics (Political Theory) Part-time

Programme code:MA-P/POLTPUCAS code:
Duration:24 Months Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Dr Soohyun Lee Contact address:s.c.lee@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Good honours degree or equivalent. English language requirements in line with current POLIS requirements.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Politics and International Studies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

The School of Politics and International Studies Examination Board

Programme specification:

The programme will create a distinctive research-based environment for students that integrates an advanced theoretical
agenda with a strong practical orientation. The programme will be delivered in a modern, flexible and student-centred manner,
allowing the students more input into the construction of their programme of study and a greater degree of engagement with
the scholarly community of research active academics. This approach will play to the existing multidisciplinary strengths of
POLIS and will reflect and advance the new and distinctive research environment that the School is seeking to develop.
The programme will realise a new approach to the study of political theory. By emphasising the practical applications of
political thought, it will foster the ability to use theory to generate impact-oriented solutions to pressing political problems.
Not only will this approach provide students with a broader range of transferable skills; it will also prepare them more
effectively for an academic climate in which considerations of impact beyond academia have become critical.
By utilising a range of teaching innovations such as flexible and responsive taught modules alongside student-led discussion
groups and research initiatives (such as peer-assisted learning and conference organisation), the MA programme will provide
a distinctive educational level that will initiate students into the community of research-active scholars and facilitate the
development of mastery of the subject. It will thereby also prepare students more effectively for independent doctoral research
should they elect to pursue this.

Progression rules for all POLIS MA programmes

1) Proceed to dissertation:
Students can proceed straight to dissertation if a pass at 50% or above is achieved in a minimum of 90 credits (including all compulsory modules for that programme) AND if they have an overall credit weighted average of at least 50%. If there are any failed modules then one re-sit opportunity per failed module will be offered.

2) Proceed to dissertation suspended until 1) achieved:
Students who achieve 50% or above in a minimum of 60 but fewer than 90 credits will be suspended from progressing to dissertation until after their re-sits have been taken and the criteria in 1) have been achieved. Once the student has achieved the criteria in 1) they will be allowed to progress to project at the next available opportunity which is usually in the next academic year.

3) Cannot proceed to dissertation or MA, re-registered on PG Diploma:
Students will not be allowed to proceed to dissertation or the MA, and will subsequently be re-registered on the PGDip if a pass at 50% or above is achieved in fewer than 60 credits. There will be one re-sit opportunity offered for each failed module for a maximum award of a PGDiploma to be obtained.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]


Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
At least one of the below compulsory modules should be studied in year one. Both compulsory modules must be studied over years one and two.

PIED5601MPolitical Theory in Action30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5702MAdvanced Political Analysis30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be requires to study 60 credits from the following optional modules in total over years one and two

PIED5213MConflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5275MPolitical Economy of Resources and Development30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5323MEuropean Defence and Security Analysis30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5400MThe Rise of China30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5405MAmerican Foreign Policy30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5410MContemporary Politics of the Middle East30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5456MConflict and Insurgency in Southeast Asia30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5501MThe Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5523MInternational Political Economy30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5547MPopular Culture: World politics, Society and Culture30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5562MInternational Relations and the Environment30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5566MCritical Security Studies30 creditsNot running in 201718
PIED5626MGlobal Justice30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5779MResearch Methods30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the below compulsory module in their second year of study.

PIED5777MPOLIS MA Dissertation60 credits1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth)

Optional modules:

Year two
Any of the below compulsory modules not previously studied (in year one) must be undertaken.

PIED5601MPolitical Theory in Action30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5702MAdvanced Political Analysis30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Candidates will be requires to study 60 credits from the following optional modules in total over years one and two:

PIED5213MConflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5275MPolitical Economy of Resources and Development30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5323MEuropean Defence and Security Analysis30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5400MThe Rise of China30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5405MAmerican Foreign Policy30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5410MContemporary Politics of the Middle East30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5456MConflict and Insurgency in Southeast Asia30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5501MThe Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5523MInternational Political Economy30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5547MPopular Culture: World politics, Society and Culture30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5562MInternational Relations and the Environment30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5566MCritical Security Studies30 creditsNot running in 201718
PIED5626MGlobal Justice30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5779MResearch Methods30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Please note that you cannot study the same module twice.

Last updated: 26/09/2017

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