MA in Politics and International Relations
Overview
The mission of our University’s is to be the leading higher educational institution in the region. We seek to contribute to the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, governmental and industrial development of Kurdistan, and Iraq as a whole. The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) teaches exclusively in English and applies academic and teaching standards and practices that are comparable with those of western universities. Indeed, the Department of Politics and International Relations boasts an international faculty of highly qualified and committed academics and experts in their subject areas to guide you throughout your studies with us. This programme was launched in fall 2020. The key aim of this degree scheme is to produce high quality graduates who are able to think critically and creatively, and to be able to apply their acquired knowledge to the developmental challenges of the region and beyond. Our Master’s degree in Politics and International Relations is designed to allow students to comprehend the complex nature of political life both within and between states. Here, we emphasise such topics as democracy and political expression, political institutions, economy and governance, institutions and practices, and so on, at both national and international levels.
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree: Completion of a recognised university undergraduate degree, at least to Bachelor level with Honours (or equivalent), in a relevant discipline.
- Undergraduate Degree: Minimum undergraduate average of 60% (equalized transcript is required for students who have graduated from international institutions).
- English Language Proficiency: Minimum English Language requirement is 50 in PTE – 6.0 in IELTS -74 in TOEFL iBT or 105 in Duolingo.
- Reference: Two references which indicate capacity to undertake postgraduate studies, at least one of which will be from an academic who has taught the applicant.
- Equalised transcript is required for students who have graduated from international institutions.
- Note! Applicants dismissed for any reason from any university, school or college will not be considered.
- Application Form: Online application form is required.
- Official Transcripts: Provide a copy of your undergraduate transcript with your application.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two recommendation letters are required to be submitted with your application, preferably one of which will be from a university academic.
- A copy of your passport and national ID.
- One passport size photo.
Curriculum
Our Master’s Degrees comprise of four semesters. The taught component of each programme consists of two semesters comprising four modules, making a total of eight. In Semester One, we provide four modules forming a common foundation for our two MA pathways. In Semester Two, all modules are subject specific to the particular MA pathway. The taught modular component of the programmes represents two-thirds of the final credits. The final one-third of the credits is taken up by the thesis which occupies the two remaining semesters. Here, students undertake independent research specific to the subject area chosen, under the supervision of a member of our academic faculty. Note: research topics must be selected on the basis of the availability of sufficient supervisory expertise, and be closely aligned to the subject area of the specific pathway curriculum.
Throughout the programme, graduate students will become familiarized with a number of sub-fields of study within their subject areas. The modules have been selected on the basis of those recommended as mandatory to the respective fields by the British Quality Assurance Agency inspectorate (QAA).