Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

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Politics, International Relations and Development Studies Research opportunities MA by Research,MPhil/PhD RAE2008 20% of research rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) Professors R Axtmann J Bradbury N Cooper M Sheehan Academic and research staff 22 Postgraduates172 Politics is a discipline that has explored different visions for a more just society for thousands of years, and as a result is able to address some of today’s most pressing challenges. Whether students have a strong interest in theory, the study of government and politics or international relationships it is a discipline that can sustain the highest standards of social science Politics, International Relations and Development Studies at Swansea asks the key research questions that we need to address to lead in the development of international scholarship. Current research includes cutting edge projects on issues such as ethnic groups and the new China, the politics of public health threats and the rise of cybercrime and cyber security. We welcome new proposals for postgraduate research projects that complement staff research interests. Research degrees in Politics and International Relations will: • equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including civil and intelligence services, local and national government, management, finance, teaching, and journalism Entry requirements: Normally a Master’s degree or a minimum 2.1 Honours degree which has included research training appropriate for the proposed thesis project. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Department informally to discuss their proposals. English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. • prepare you for a career in academic research and teaching • provide you with new and specialised research skills Research Strengths Staff research interests cover three broad areas: • Political and cultural theory: This focuses on political theory and philosophy related to developments in globalisation, democracy, liberal culture, sovereignty, civil society, religion and new media technologies. Specialisms include; liberalism and its critics, human rights, continental political thought, poststructuralism; and theories of gender and masculinity • Political Analysis and Governance: This focuses on empirical studies of government, politics and public policy with a strong interest in theory and methods. Specialisms include; comparative politics, development politics, civic participation in Europe, the EU, Eastern Europe and political economy, American politics, UK politics, devolution and local government • International politics and inter-cultural communication: This focuses on the study of various dimensions of conflict, power and empire. Specialisms include; Scholarships and Bursaries A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries is available. For details, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/ Postgraduate Just War theory, security studies and terrorism, space policy, politics under Empire and in post-colonial states, post-conflict reconstruction, international drugs policy, conflict education, and civil wars and genocides. Area specialisms include; South-East Asia; the Middle East and Africa. Research Institute for Arts and Humanities The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities (RIAH) supports two major Research Centres, including the The Callaghan Centre for the Study of Conflict, Power, Empire, which produces worldclass research in the areas of conflict and security, empire and postcolonialism, ‘digital’ war, and conflict and culture. RIAH also supports a wide range of research groups, which provide a focus for specialist projects, postgraduate research, grant applications, seminar series, and contact with external partners. Research groups include: • C-SCAP, the Centre for the Study of Culture and Politics • MEICAM, Modern European Ideologies, Conflict and Memory. • CECSAM, the Centre for the Comparative Study of the Americas How can I find out more? Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/politics Contact: The Admissions Tutor, Professor Roland Axtmann Email: COAHGradCentreAdmissions @swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295926 For further details about the Department, please see: www.swansea.ac.uk/ artsandhumanities/AboutUs/ PoliticalandCulturalStudies For further information about RIAH, visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/ artsandhumanities/riah All research students in Politics, International Relations and Development Studies belong to the Graduate Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral as well as administrative support and is also responsible for research skills training and support, and facilitating a lively intellectual environment for the College’s postgraduate research community of 200 students. All research students in Politics, International Relations and Development Studies also have access to the training resources of the Wales Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Centre. Politics at Swansea is part of both the Politics and International Relations Pathway and the Language Based Area Studies pathway of the Doctoral Training Centre. Each year there is a programme of conferences and seminars organised in conjunction with Cardiff and Aberystwyth universities. Visit the University: see page 174 for details and Open Day information Applications can be made online at: www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline – see pages 176 – 177 for further information For details of the Master’s courses available in Politics and International Relations, please see page 82. “I feel I have been part of a vibrant research environment – attending seminars, reading groups, workshops and conferences – and also presenting my own PhD research to colleagues and staff. I was able to access most of the research material for my PhD in the Library; however, when this was not possible staff in the Library helped me to track down resources elsewhere. ” Dr Nathan Roger, PhD International Relations Research Degrees – Politics, International Relations and Development Studies 136 137
Psychology Research opportunities MPhil/PhD RAE2008 35% of research in Psychology rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) Professors P Bennett D Benton M Blagrove T Lloyd-Jones A Parrott P Reed I M Thornton R L Wood Academic and research staff 26 Postgraduates 32 Unlocking the secrets of the human mind is one of modern science’s greatest challenges. Psychology, the study of human behaviour, helps us to make sense of how we understand the world, what makes us laugh or cry, why we are conscious, and why we make the choices we do. Research degrees in Psychology will: • Provide you with new and specialised research and transferable skills such as presenting to a range of audiences, publication, and networking • Prepare you for a career in academic research and teaching • Equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields Research Strengths Our research is structured around five strong research groups: Psychology Applied to Health and Medicine Research across this group looks to apply the principles of psychology to both the physical and mental health of the population. Understanding how behaviours develop and influence individual’s decision making, alongside Entry requirements: MPhil: normally an Honours degree (2.1 or above) in a discipline related to the chosen specialty, or a relevant, approved postgraduate qualification. PhD: Applicants would normally have, or be studying for, a Master’s degree. English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. the cognition-health interface and studies into clinical or behavioural change interventions, are crucial in protecting the long-term health and well-being of the population. Examples of research include: • Coping with health threats • Adverse effects of recreational drugs • Nutrition, obesity and body image • Occupational health Learning and Behaviour This group examines the mechanisms that allow behaviour and thoughts to adapt to the environment, and investigates the role of learning and memory processes in generating such flexible and adaptive behaviours. These behaviours allow efficient learning and processing of information in a wide variety of contexts, across the age range, and even across species. Although adaptiveness and flexibility promote psychological wellbeing, there can also be unfortunate negative effects of these behaviours. Examples of research include: • Autism and early interventions • Schizophrenia • Reward sensitivity theory Cognition and Perception Our work in this field spans research into areas such as the perception, identification Scholarships and Bursaries A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries is available. For details, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/ scholarships/Postgraduate We attract substantial research funding from a range of organisations, including the ESRC, the European Union, the Health and Safety Executive, the Leverhulme Trust, the Nuffield Foundation, the British Academy, the Wellcome Trust, the Welsh Government, and the EPSRC. and processing of static and dynamic visual objects and events, or the inhibitory processes involved in memory and forgetting in both the theoretical and applied setting. Work is also underway on the cognitive and neural basis for word recognition and production, including the study of language development in monoand bi-lingual speakers. Examples of research include: • Causes and mechanisms of dyslexia • Object and face recognition • Biological motion Brain and Behaviour This research group is exploring the integration of neuroscience and behaviour. One such area is brain chemistry and the effect of eating, nutrition, and recreational drug use on cognition, mood and behaviour. The interface of neuropsychology and brain injury is also proving to be of interest highlighting the consequences of dyslexia, other reading disorders, and closed head injuries. Work is also underway to apply EEG and neuro-feedback research to clinical disorders and sleep. Examples of research include: • Psychopharmacology • Brain injury rehabilitation • Addiction and substance misuse How can I find out more? Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences/research Contact: Maria Davis, Postgraduate Administrator Email: a.m.davis@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295309 Evolutionary Behavioural Science This group explores how evolution and the credo ‘survival of the fittest’ prevails within our current society, and goes on to influence our continued development and growth through the exploration of modern day relationships and interactions. For example, why are some people jealous and possessive in their relationship while others take a more relaxed approach? Examples of research include: • Mating behaviour and relationships • Altruism and aggression • Philosophical implications of evolution Students working towards a research degree have the opportunity to attend taught modules from any of the taught masters available within the College of Human and Health Science. In addition, students in the first year of their MPhil/ PhD research degree are encouraged to attend the statistics and computing components from the MSc in Research Methods along with a number of transferable skills courses available to all postgraduate students at Swansea University. Research students are also encouraged to disseminate their own research findings at national and international conferences. Visit the University: see page 174 for details and Open Day information Applications can be made online at: www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline – see pages 176 – 177 for further information For details of Master’s courses available in Psychology, please see page 84. Our specialised research facilities available include a sleep laboratory; computer controlled visual and auditory displays for work on perception, attention, memory and language; an eye movement laboratory and a nutrition laboratory. In addition, our researchers and students have access to state-of-theart fMRI brain scanner and EEG facilities. Research Degrees – Psychology 138 139
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