民族主义与种族冲突（MSc）

政治学硕士课程考虑种族，民族和宗教身份如何相交，以及它们如何在国家内部和国家之间造成冲突和暴力。在西方国家，许多多数民族正在哀悼丧失民族身份和主权，而较小的民族和民族团体则要求下放权力或独立，而以牺牲较大的民族国家为代价。宗教引发的冲突，尤其是（但绝不仅限于）在穆斯林世界中，是造成全球不安全的另一个主要根源。该课程以比较政治，历史，社会学，文化和遗传人类学，政治理论和国际关系方面的研究为基础，对当代政治争议进行全面，平衡的分析。
Our MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict considers how ethnic, national and religious identities intersect and how they cause conflict and violence within and between states.<br><br>In Western countries, many majority ethnic groups are bemoaning a loss of national identity and sovereignty, while smaller nations and ethnic-national groups press for devolution or independence at the expense of larger nation-state formations. Religiously inspired conflict, especially, but by no means only, in the Muslim world, is a further major source of global insecurity.<br><br>This programme draws on research in comparative politics, history, sociology, cultural and genetic anthropology, political theory and international relations to offer comprehensive, balanced analyses of contemporary political controversies.<br><br>Alongside theoretical approaches, we will examine ethnic and national conflict via a wealth of real-world case studies that cover every corner of the globe. The programme provides the analytical tools you will need to examine problems of national, ethnic and religious conflict in their broader political context.<br>Graduates can pursue careers in international organisations, policy research, journalism, economic and political forecasting, private sector management, and national or supranational government. Possible professions include Civil Service fast streamer, government social research officer, or public affairs consultant. This degree can also be useful in becoming a newspaper journalist, public relations account executive, or charity officer.<br><br>We offer a comprehensive Careers and Employability Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London's top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.