Category:Political Science
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Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict (MSc / MRes) The vast majority of wars in the world today involve ethnic conflict within states. In the West, majority groups bemoan a loss of national identity while minority nations press for devolution or independence. Religious...
Category:Political Science
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Global Politics (MSc / MRes) These degrees provide the analytical tools required to examine the changing nature of international politics and the emergence of a global political space. They provide a historical understanding of the evolution of global political...
Category:History
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Victorian Studies (MA) This degree is ideal if you want to pursue an interest in the literature, culture and history of nineteenth-century Britain, or study in preparation for a research degree.
Two academic Schools at Birkbeck currently contribute to the MA:...
Category:Latin American Studies
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Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Cultural Studies (MA / MRes) These programmes offer the possibility of following advanced study in the histories of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American cultures in the light of contemporary theoretical developments in...
Category:History
Study mode:At the institution
Renaissance Studies (MA) This degree is a well-established interdisciplinary programme, which has been running for nearly 20 years and produces about 20 successful graduates annually. Broadly based, it explores a variety of aspects of Renaissance culture, particularly...
Category:History
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Medieval Cultures (MA) The Middle Ages is a period particularly suited to interdisciplinary study. This programme draws upon the strengths of literature, art, history and archaeology to explore the social, cultural and intellectual life of medieval Europe.
The...
Category:Asian Studies
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Japanese Cultural Studies (MA) Japanese cultural studies, though still a comparatively young field, has produced some of the most fascinating critical debates about, and innovative research in, the fields of modernity, the politics of national identity, ethnicity,...
Category:Cultural Studies
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Humanities and Cultural Studies (MRes) The London Consortium graduate programme brings together five internationally renowned institutions: the Architectural Association School of Architecture, Birkbeck, the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), the Science Museum,...
Category:European Studies
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European Cultures (MA) This programme offers you an opportunity to study at an advanced level multiple dimensions of European cultures, including history, political and cultural thought, literature and the visual arts. The focus is primarily on France, Spain,...
Category:Cultural Studies
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Cultural and Critical Studies (MA) This interdisciplinary degree explores critical and cultural debates across cultural disciplines, offering you the chance to examine work in a diversity of media, including print culture, painting and film.
It combines a thorough...
Category:Creative Writing
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Creative Writing (MA) This degree aims to develop at a professional level the craft of fiction. It seeks to develop your confidence, sensitivity and discernment in the analysis of your own and fellow students’ work, along with greater critical understanding of...
Category:Philosophy
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Philosophy (PhD / MPhil / MPhilStud) The Birkbeck School of Philosophy offers research-based teaching in a wide range of philosophical subjects. We foster our students' professional development, and have a strong record in securing AHRC studentships. Some of our...
Category:Philosophy
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Philosophy (MA) This degree is ideal if your first degree was solely or mainly in philosophy and you want to catch up on recent developments, or if you are interested in undertaking philosophical research, but are not yet quite ready to commit to an MPhilStud...
Category:Philosophy
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Classics (PhD / MPhil) A research degree offers students the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced set of conceptual skills developed in the pursuit of new knowledge, which can be applied within or beyond an academic or scholarly context. Research training...
Category:History
Study mode:At the institution
Classical Civilisation (MA) This degree develops knowledge and understanding of several disciplines in the field of classics, such as ancient history, literature, classical archaeology and philosophy.
It enables you to develop your existing career, move into...
Category:Interdisciplinary Studies
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Professional Studies (MSc / Postgraduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate) This programme is designed for those in professional occupations who wish to extend their personal and professional development by exploring their own professional practice and/or professional...
Category:History
Study mode:At the institution
History of the British Isles (MA) This MA is an exciting collaborative course, offering you the opportunity to use the British Isles as a focus for the study of broad historical themes, from the Reformation period to the present day. It aims to give you an appreciation...
Category:History
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Garden History (MA / Postgraduate Diploma) This programme will deepen your understanding of the study of garden history and further your awareness of the many factors that lie behind the creation and the perception of historic gardens. The subject of garden history...
Category:Archeology
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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History (PhD / MPhil) A research degree offers students the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced set of conceptual skills developed in the pursuit of new knowledge, which can be applied within or beyond an academic or scholarly...
Category:Archeology
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Archaeology (MA) Building on a long and distinguished tradition at Birkbeck, the MA Archaeology introduces advanced archaeological methods and practice. It is suitable for both volunteer and professional archaeologists and has much to offer anybody interested...
