Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 35

Overview The context underpinning this MA is the need to understand and respond to the problems and challenges generated by the UK’s diverse society. Diverse societies are capable of both promoting a culturally rich, open-minded society or, conversely, to harbour deep divisions which can lead to problems of ghettoisation, social and political disengagement, inequality, resentment and discrimination. The need to address such difficulties and the aspiration to achieve a thriving diversity demands dialogue to increase interaction and understanding between different sectors of the community. The MA in Dialogue Studies will provide master’s level teaching and experience catered to the demands of such efforts. It aims to develop reflective practitioners and students of dialogue equipped to examine and evaluate theories of dialogue and carry them forward with appropriate adaptations and innovations. Module titles To be awarded an MA you need to successfully complete 180 credits of study. You will study the following core modules: • Approaches in Dialogue • Dialogue Work Placement • Learning and Research Skills • Dissertation Elective modules can be drawn from wider subject areas such as those listed below, although the precise list of available modules may vary from year to year. • Approaches to European Integration: History and Practice Key Information Course type MA Mode of study Full-time Entry requirements Applicants should hold a second-class honours degree (2.2 or equivalent) in addition to relevant language qualifications. For further information please visit the website. POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Dialogue Studies Contact email [email protected] • Comparative European Politics • Diplomatic Law • The Changing International Agenda Additional information The aim of the programme is to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to engage effectively in and lead meaningful dialogue advancing intercultural interaction, community cohesion and proactive citizenship. A distinctive and innovative feature of the programme is a placement with the Dialogue Society in London (www.dialoguesociety.org) during which you will develop your skills through active participation in the work of this charity. www.keele.ac.uk/spire/postgraduate/ madialoguestudies Good to know In the 2015 Research Excellence Framework, 93% of the research submitted in Politics and International Studies was judged to be in the top three categories of world leading, internationally excellent and internationally recognised. 35