Double Degree with American University - MA

University of Warwick Department of Politics and International Studies

Full time See Course MA 2 years full time Award winner

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About the course

Double Degrees

Our extensive suite of Double Degree programmes give you the opportunity not only to study in PAIS at Warwick, but also with one of our renowned international partners. The Double Master's Degrees enable you to follow one of our regular MA programmes for one academic year as well as a Master's programme at a partner university for a further academic year, culminating in a Double Master's dissertation that is jointly marked and counts toward both degrees. You will emerge with a Master's from each university.

Entry Requirements

- Upper-second class honours degree (2.1) or equivalent

- A strong academic reference

- A good statement of purpose

- Fluency in English

Where will I study?

University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a campus university with an established reputation for world-class teaching and research. We are listed as 67th in the QS World University Guide 2024, and highly ranked in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings. We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. This means as a student, you'll develop the agility of thinking and breadth of experience that will enable you to rise to any future challenges, and make a positive difference in the world.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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Student Profile

Kei-Retta Farell

Originally, I applied to the single-year International Development MA program at Warwick, but I decided to transfer onto the Double Degree Program as I realised that together these degrees would provide me with a solid foundation to go beyond current development practices.

My time at PAIS exceeded my expectations. Academically, the PAIS department offered a range of modules that allowed me to tailor my degree to my interests in the global social issues that affect marginalised populations, but also challenged me to think outside of the box and broaden my perspective. Outside of academics, I was involved in the Global Development Society which exposed me to many more cultures and opinions, and served to really enrich my postgraduate experience.

Similarly, my time at American University was incredibly fruitful. The modules on offer to choose from struck the right balance between theoretical and practical studies, and were taught by academic-practitioners. Located in D.C., American University is in the heart of International Affairs, and this allowed me to gain incredible insights into the current development discourse.