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    MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Masters Degree Description

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.

When you graduate, you’ll be in a strong position to generate creative solutions that benefit the global economy and international society. You will be suited for roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications. Previous graduates have gone on to work in parliaments, political parties, third sector and civil society organisations.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • 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.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

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.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in areas such as:

  • national, European and international state institutions
  • political parties
  • political lobbyists
  • NGOs
  • think tanks
  • international development
  • international human rights
  • security and risk analysis
  • foreign affairs analysis
  • political communication and journalism

Module Details

Core modules

  • Contemporary Security in International Relations: Providers and Challenges – 30 credits
  • Exploring International Relations – 30 credits

Optional modules

  • Dissertation - 30 credits
  • Dissertation - 45 credits
  • European International Relations: Facing New Challenges – 30 credits
  • NGOs and Social Movements – 30 credits
  • Defence and Deterrence - 30 credits
  • Researching International Relations - 15 credits
  • Researching International Relations - 30 credits
  • Resistance and Rebellion - 30 credits

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