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MSc Politics and International Relations (Southeast Asia) applicants shoud apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Southeast Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules.
The Southeast Asia pathway offers a multi-faceted exploration of politics in a dynamic and crucial global region. In conjunction with the SOAS Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, the pathway encourages a detailed analysis of Southeast Asian domestic and international politics, not just from a macro-level perspective, but also with reference to the intricacies that shape political life in individual states.
The interplay of historical experience, cultural ethos, and evolving social and global paradigms is highlighted to show how particular nations have charted their own unique political journeys. Special attention is paid to the effect of increasing global interconnectivity on local political dynamics, from nationalism and urban development to the politics of ethnicity, culture, gender, and religion. Pulling away from a broad-brush approach, the curriculum delves deeply into the experiences of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste.
This ensures that learners gain a holistic understanding of social and political practice, policy formulation, and international affairs across the region, as well as a nuanced appreciation for key political trends, both formal and informal, within individual states.
The MSc Politics and International Studies is designed to train students in research skills to the level prescribed by the ESRC's research training guidelines. As a result, students are eligible for ESRC funding if they plan to study for our MSc degree followed by a PhD in our department.
We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject.
In addition to degree classification in a relevant subject we take into account other elements of the application such as the supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you have non-traditional qualifications.
SOAS Politics and International Relations students leave SOAS not only with a knowledge and understanding of the complex political and cultural issues of our time, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers.
Recent graduates have been hired by:
BBC World Service
Bloomberg
British Red Cross
British Council
Center for International Peace Operations
Channel 4
Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA)
Eversheds LLP
Financial Times
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Global Policy Institute
Go East Consulting
Grassroot Diplomat
Palestine Red Crescent Association
Save the Children
UNICEF Ethiopia
United Nations
Core modules
Dissertation in Politics and International Studies - 60 credits
Open
Methodology in the Social Sciences - 15 credits
Open
Frameworks of Political Analysis - 15 credits
Open
Southeast Asia: Politics and International Relations I - 15 credits
Open
Southeast Asia: Politics and International Relations II - 15 credits
Open
Guided options
Students select up to 45 credits of guided options.
Democracy and Authoritarianism in Asia - 15 credits
Open
Violence, Justice and the Politics of Memory - 15 credits
Open
International Migration and Diaspora Politics - 15 credits
Open
International Security Politics in East Asia - 15 credits
Open
Politics options
Students select 15-60 credits depending on your choices from the guided options list.
Approaches to Comparative Political Thought - 15 credits
Open
Artificial Intelligence and Human Security - 15 credits
Open
Conflict, Rights and Justice - 15 credits
Open
Foreign Policy Analysis - 15 credits
Open
International Migration and Diaspora Politics - 15 credits
Open
International Political Economy - 15 credits
Open
International Politics of Human Rights - 15 credits
Open
International Theory - 30 credits
Open
Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Social Research - 15 credits
Open
Political Concepts and Global Crises - 15 credits
Open
Political Theory, Race and Empire - 15 credits
Open
Political violence - 15 credits
Open
State Violence: Theories of the Leviathan and Beyond - 15 credits
Open
The Politics of Global Security - 15 credits
Open
China and International Politics I - 15 credits
Open
China and International Politics II - 15 credits
Open
Globalising China - 15 credits
Open
International Politics of the Middle East - 15 credits
Open
Political Thought on the Just Rebellion - 15 credits
Open
South Asia: Politics and International Relations I - 15 credits
Open
South Asia: Politics and International Relations II - 15 credits
Open
Open options
Students can take a maximum of 30 credits from the School-wide open options list, including languages.
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