MA Applied Global Practice

MA Managing Contemporary Global Issues

Students explore the impact and management of a range of global issues which impact on the world economy, international institutions (such as the UN system), development, security, markets, the environment, aid, peacekeeping, diplomacy (commercial and political) and corporate social responsibility. The emphasis is on decision-making, risk management and solution management to enhance the benefits, and limit the disruption, of global issues. The competencies acquired are crucial in obtaining employment in various international sectors. A number of subject specialisms are offered. These include: Health and/or Environment Growth and/or Development Governance and/or Economics Commercial Diplomacy and/or Country Risk Analysis Where a student has completed subject-relevant assessments in the taught modules and focused their dissertation on the same area of specialism, the subject specialism will be included on the transcript and award certificate. For example, students specialising in 'Health' may graduate with the named award Applied Global Practice (Management) with Health.

Modules

• Theoretical Approaches to Contemporary Global Issues
• International Development
• Management Responses to Global Issues
• Management Research Methods
• International Field Research
• Environmental Approaches to Global Issues
• The Health of Nations

Modules

• Theoretical Approaches to Contemporary Global Issues
• International Development
• Management Responses to Global Issues
• Management Research Methods
• International Field Research
• Environmental Approaches to Global Issues
• The Health of Nations

Careers

Graduates have secured management positions in international companies, international development organisations, NGOs and government. Students also pursue positions in embassies, foreign relations and diplomacy.

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree in a related subject or professional experience in the area of study. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (including 6.5 in academic writing) or a TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based) or 232 (computer-based) or equivalent.

The University of Winchester empowers students to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world. Set in Winchester, a beautiful, quintessential English city with a rich heritage and vibrant contemporary culture, the university’s friendly and compact campuses give students the benefit of city and campus living. We are well situated with excellent transport links allowing you to reach London or the coast in an hour, and Southampton Airport is just a 10-minute train journey away.

The university offers a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are taught across our five faculties:

• Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies: A modern, forward-thinking faculty offering a range of disciples including Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Computer Science and Marketing.
• Faculty of Education and the Arts: Has a long and established history of providing high-quality degrees, and is home to the Institute of Education, Department of Education and Childhood Studies, Department of Performing Arts, and School of Media and Film.
• Faculty of Health and Wellbeing: Outstanding degrees that are committed to progressing health and well-being for all life. The faculty includes Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Animal Welfare and Sports degrees.
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Passionate about what makes us human, we offer research-led teaching and outstanding support in Anthropology; Archaeology; History; Psychology; Social Sciences including Politics and Geography; Philosophy; English and Creative Writing.
• Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice: Bringing together the department of Law and the department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics, the faculty uses an interdisciplinary approach to offer a dynamic range of degrees that offer the use of specialist facilities.