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Overview
Attention will be given to similarities as well as differences, and the Comparative Politics of the UK and USA course from Queen Mary University of London will use comparative analysis to throw light on the political systems in both countries. Occasional reference will be made to other countries. The course will be structured around four themes: ideologies and foundations, institutions, political actors, and policy.
Key Facts
The course aims to
- understand the political systems of the United States and United Kingdom
- compare systematically across the political systems of the United States and United Kingdom
- assess the strengths and weaknesses of different political institutions
- contextualise politics according to different political cultures, histories, and patterns of practice
- explain contemporary politics in light of structural features of political systems
Programme Structure
You will be able to:
- apply the comparative method to different cases and understand the value of comparative case study research design
- evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different political institutions
- read high quality academic writing and engage critically with the scholarly debate
- think critically and independently
- evaluate the sources of information and data
- communicate effectively
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science View 50 other Short Courses in Public Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Other requirements
General requirements
We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
- if your home university uses the UK scale, we require a 2:1 average
- if your home university uses a percentage scale, we usually require a minimum 65% average
- If you hold a degree from a majority English speaking country plus Canada you may use this degree to satisfy the English language requirements for entry, provided the degree was completed no more than 5 years before the start date of the course to which you are applying.
- An IELTS score of 7 or higher, for the majority of courses
- An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for science-based courses
- A TOEFL iBT score of 92 or higher
- CET4 - 550 or CET 6 - 493
- A degree taught in English within the last five years*
Tuition Fee
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International
2500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 GBP for the full programme during 19 days. -
National
2500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 GBP for the full programme during 19 days.
If you choose to study for 2 sessions you automatically receive a tuition fee discount
- One Session £2500
- Both Sessions £4900
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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