Program Overview

International Relations MA

Course Overview

The International Relations MA course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between nations and peoples in the contemporary global arena. The course aims to equip students with the skills to analyze foreign policy practices, understand the implications of globalization, and critically evaluate the effectiveness of international policy.

About Your Course

The course consists of compulsory modules, including Foreign Policy Analysis: Geopolitical Perspectives, Global Security, Politics of Globalization, and Research and Practice Skills. Students also have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules, including Environmental Law and Governance, Global Criminology and Policing, and International Human Rights Law.

Modules

• Foreign Policy Analysis: Geopolitical Perspectives (20 Credits) - Compulsory
  • The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills to enable them to analyze foreign policy practices as crucial sites of political agency and choice in the contemporary geopolitics of international relations.
• Global Security (20 Credits) - Compulsory
  • In this module, students have the opportunity to analyze changes in the global security agenda since the end of the Cold War, both empirically and theoretically.
• Politics of Globalisation (20 Credits) - Compulsory
  • In this module, students' studies will focus on the implications of the forces of globalization in International Relations.
• Research and Practice Skills (20 Credits) - Compulsory
  • This module prepares students to complete either a dissertation or an assessed work placement or a work-based learning project.
• Dissertation (60 Credits) - Optional
  • The module aims to enable students to undertake a substantial academic research project focused on a key issue within their program.
• Work Integrated Learning (60 Credits) - Optional
  • The module enables students to apply theoretical knowledge and research to anticipate and respond to challenges in a selected workplace experience.

Optional Modules

• Environmental Law and Governance
• Global Criminology and Policing
• Environmental Policy and Ethics
• Global Governance for Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Development and Human Rights
• Migration: Theories & Approaches
• Integrated work Learning
• Political Violence & Terrorism
• Law & Policy of the World Trade Organisation
• International Organisations and Dispute Resolution
• International Human Rights Law
• Business and Human Rights
• Citizenship, the Right to Nationality and Statelessness

Teaching and Learning

• How we'll teach you: You'll explore key issues in international relations through lectures, workshops, seminars, and individual and group tutorials, as well as role-playing exercises, discussions, and question and answer sessions with guest lecturers.
• Where will I study?: You'll be based in our Hendon campus, north London.
• Teaching and independent study: In a typical year, you'll spend about 1200 hours on your course.

Careers

• How can the International Relations MA support your career?: This master's course can help you develop critical and analytical skills, acquire a significant body of knowledge, and be exposed to the latest thinking in the field.
• Career paths: Career opportunities exist in diplomatic services and the public and voluntary sector, where international, regional organizations, and NGOs often seek those with campaigning, policy, and influencing skills.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: A 2:2 honors degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant social science or humanities subject.
• Personal statements: Make sure that you highlight your best qualities in your personal statement that are relevant to this course.
• Mature students (over 21): We welcome applications from mature candidates, including those without formal qualifications if you can demonstrate relevant experience and ability.

Fees

• UK students: Full-time students: £11,300, Part-time students per taught credit: £75, Part-time students per dissertation credit: £37
• International students: Full-time students: £18,000, Part-time students per taught credit: £120, Part-time students per dissertation credit: £60

Additional Costs

• The following study tools are included in your fees:
  • Free access to resources, learning materials, and software you need to succeed on your course
  • Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
  • Free specialist software for your course
  • Free printing for academic paperwork
  • Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.