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MSc Globalisation
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Overview
The MSc in Globalisation is an interdisciplinary programme that examines the economic, political, institutional and social processes shaped by increasing interdependence, integration and interaction between people in distant places. The thematic scope is broad-ranging, and seeks to balance a critical interrogation of conceptual debates around the nature of globalisation with an examination of the diverse geopolitical, economic, and social manifestations of the globalisation process itself.
The MSc is strongly interdisciplinary in scope, and thus is appropriate for students from a diverse set of backgrounds. This would include students with undergraduate degrees in the social sciences—such as human geography, politics and international relations, economics, sociology, and anthropology—as well as a range of other disciplinary and professional backgrounds. By offering students considerable flexibility in their choice of modules and, especially, in the framing and design of their dissertation projects, the course seeks to accommodate individual research interests and needs.
Students completing the MSc in Globalisation will be able to develop expertise in key theoretical discourses and debates around globalisation, develop expertise in advanced social science research skills, gain experience in the design and execution of a major research project and prepare for careers in fields where an advanced understanding of the subjects covered in the programme are valuable. These include development agencies, international business, consultancy, government, social services and academia.
Why UCL?
Student Experiences
Paola Pancica, graduated 2006
Andrew Whatton, Derivative Trader @ Dresdner Kleinwort, graduated 2006
Chintal Barot, graduated 2006
Structure
For 2011/12, students will take the following three core courses in Term One:
COMPULSORY MODULES
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Module code |
Module title |
UCL Credit value |
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GEOGG004 |
Thinking Space |
15 credits |
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GEOGG080 |
Political Economy of Globalisation |
15 credits |
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GEOGG081 |
15 credits |
Students take a fourth core course in Term One from the following:
COMPULSORY MODULES
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Module code |
Module title |
UCL Credit value |
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GEOGG014 |
Social Research Methods |
15 credits |
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GEOGG038 |
Public and Private Modernities |
15 credits |
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GEOGG040 |
Social Research Methods |
30 credits |
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GEOGG201 |
15 credits |
In the second term students chose four modules from the following options:
OPTIONAL MODULES
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Module code |
Module title |
UCL Credit value |
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GEOGG026 |
15 credits |
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GEOGG030 |
15 credits |
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GEOGG033 |
Consuming Modernities |
15 credits |
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GEOGG036 |
15 credits |
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GEOGG037 |
15 credits |
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GEOGG043 |
15 credits |
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GEOGG086 |
Comparative Urbanism |
15 credits |
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GEOGG089 |
15 credits |
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GEOGG090 |
Scales of Inequality |
15 credits |
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GEOGG202 |
15 credits |
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URBNG003 |
15 credits |
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URBNG004 |
Asian Cities in a Globalising South |
15 credits |
Click here for more details of the modules.
All students will also complete a 15,000 word dissertation (60 credits) on a wide range of topics related to globalisation.
Recent dissertation topics include:
- “An exploration of unequal social and economic relations between coffee producers and buyers: the Starbucks and Fair Trade phenomenon.”
- “An analysis of the effects of asylum policy on the number of asylum seekers entering selected countries of the European Union 2000-2005.”
- “Financialization, localization, strategy: the IBM case.”
- “The impact of globalisation on the regional planning system in Japan.”
- “A study of NGOs means of creating speaces of inclusion for asylum seekers in the UK.”
- “Managing Globalisation: Developmentalism and Biopolitics in the Malaysian HIV/AIDS Epidemic.”
Staff
- Jason Dittmer (Programme Convenor)
- Jurgen Essletzbichler
- Alan Ingram
- James Kneale
- Alan Latham
- Jenny Robinson
- Ann Varley
Fees
Fees for 2012/13 are £7,750 for UK and EU students and £15,500 for overseas students. Information on sources of funding can be obtained from the UCL Admissions Scholarships homepage.
MSc in Globalisation is an ESRC recognised Masters programme and UK/EU students who would like to pursue a PhD after completing the MSc may apply to hold a 1+3 award.
Overseas Funding
In the first instance, you should contact your own Ministry of Education or Education Department, who will have details of most schemes and who will also be able to advise you of your own government’s conditions for studying abroad. You should also contact the nearest British Council office in your own country, who should have details of scholarship schemes and who will also be able to give you information and advice on educational programmes and living in the UK.
Scholarships provided by UCL
All scholarships are competitive and depend upon academic merit.
Full information on a variety of sources of funding for graduate study can be obtained via the UCL Admissions Scholarships homepage.
Apply
Initial enquiries should be made to Dr Jason Dittmer (e-mail: j.dittmer@ucl.ac.uk) in the Department of Geography at UCL or please contact the Admissions Assistant in the department or e-mail masters@geog.ucl.ac.uk
For information on how to apply or to apply online, please click here.
Application for 2012-13 admission closes Friday August 3rd. We will not accept any applications after this date. Applicants who require a student visa should do their utmost to submit the programme application form before 31st July to ensure that there is enough time to process all the necessary paperwork.
A Geography Grauate Open Day is taking place on Wednesday 8th February. for further information and to book a place please email linda.fuller@ucl.ac.uk
Further Information
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