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Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
If you're interested in national and international organisations, conflict and uncertainty, and in how they are shaping contemporary international relations, our MA International Relations will develop your grasp of the central issues.
You'll study issues related to civil society and security, such as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), terrorism and political violence, and explore the power of social movements, political resistance and rebellion.
You'll challenge conventional explanations, develop your own arguments, and participate in key debates about international relations and global politics. You'll develop advanced analytic skills and critical assessment abilities, and learn to write engaging reports, policy briefs and essays.
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Politics, International Relations, Peace Studies, Sociology, History, or another relevant subject. Equivalent (directly relevant to course content and extensive) professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered.
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Once you complete this Master's in International Relations, you'll be an informed global citizen with a sense of responsibility and commitment to ethical practice and issues of global social justice – skills in high demand across a range of professions.
You'll gain a broader understanding of international organisations and the issues facing them, and learn the skills needed to succeed in civil society and policy making environments, such as policy development, strategy and communication.
Core modules:
Exploring International Relations - 30 credits
Contemporary Security in International Relations: Providers and Challenges - 30 credits
Researching International Relations - 30 credits
Dissertation - 30 credits
Optional modules:
European International Relations: Facing New Challenges - 30 credits
NGOs and Social Movements - 30 credits
Defence and Deterrence - 30 credits
Resistance and Rebellion - 30 credits
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