Master of Arts [M.A] [International Relations] From University of St Andrews

By this program students will:

• Understand the nature and significance of politics as a human activity
• Apply concepts, theories and methods to analysing political ideas, institutions and practices
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different political systems, the nature and distribution of power in them; the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate, and the relationships between them
• Evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events
• Understand the nature and significance of politics as a global activity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and evolution of international politics
• Gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from secondary and primary sources
• Identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to problems
• Construct reasoned argument, synthesize information and exercise critical judgement
• Reflect on their own learning and seek and make use of constructive feedback.
• Manage their own learning self-critically
• Communicate effectively and fluently in speech and writing
• Use communication and information technology to retrieve and present information, including statistical or numerical information
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organization and time-management
• Collaborate with others to achieve common goals