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This MA gives you the opportunity to explore the theoretical You are required to take one core module but can then shape your
questions raised by Modernity. You are strongly encouraged to link remaining four module choices to suit your interests. The
the theoretical and historical developments of Political Modernity dissertation must be on a topic related to British Politics and Policy.
and to see its development in the wider context of developments The course is designed for anyone with an interest in British
in social, religious, and philosophical discourses. politics, or more generally in the theory and practice of liberal
democracy.
You are required to take one core module but can then shape your
four remaining module choices to suit your interests. The MA Core module
dissertation must be focused on some aspect of Modern Political British Politics and Policy
Theory either directly drawn from thinkers or themes explored on
the module, or on a topic within the course’s remit. MA in Politics (European Union)
Core module Director of Studies: Professor Robert Geyer.
Political Theory in Modernity: Order, Value, and Critique Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its
MA in Politics (British Politics and Policy) equivalent. Relevant professional qualifications and experience will also
be considered.
Director of Studies: Dr Patrick Bishop.
Assessment: Combination of coursework and dissertation.
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
IELTS: 6.5
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its
Funding: See page 196.
equivalent. Relevant professional qualifications and experience will also
Further Information: www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/politics/pgrd/master.htm
be considered.
Assessment: Combination of coursework and dissertation.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the European Union has
IELTS: 6.5
become a major factor in British, European and global politics and
Funding: See page 196.
economics. This MA gives you the opportunity to explore theories,
Further Information: www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/politics/pgrd/master.htm
politics and policy processes of the European Union, showing how
history, theory and policies are interwoven into an emerging and
The democratic credentials of any democratic state depend crucially
continuous process of European “muddling through”. You will be
on the nature of its policy-making process. In a healthy democracy,
strongly encouraged to examine these processes and investigate
ordinary citizens must feel that they can exert significant influence
how they interact with national and international developments.
over government decisions, beyond the mere right to choose their
representatives in free elections. If this is not the case, a state is a
You are required to take one core module but can then shape your
‘democracy’ only in name.
remaining four module choices to suit your national and/or
international interests. The MA dissertation must be focused on
This course examines the contemporary policy process in the UK,
some aspect of EU politics and policy or the role of the EU in
looking at the key influences over government decisions and
national, European and/or international developments.
evaluating the respective roles of parties, pressure groups, the
media and other actors. The current situation will be explored from
Core module
an historical perspective, in order to determine whether the UK has
European Union Politics and Policy
become more or less ‘democratic’ since the end of the era of ‘post-
war consensus’. Where relevant, there will also be comparisons
with the practice of other democratic states.
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