Program Overview

MA International Relations and Diplomacy

The MA International Relations and Diplomacy course is designed to equip students with the theoretical ideas and empirical knowledge required to understand the fundamental forces shaping global politics. Students will gain the ability to appreciate broad trends, such as the re-emergence of war and the conditions that sustain peace, and think critically about particular issues.

Overview

Our MA International Relations and Diplomacy will provide students with the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the nuances of international diplomacy and the problems faced by diplomats, politicians, and policymakers in responding to global challenges. The course will enable students to develop practical skills that will boost their employability across a range of professions.

Learning

On this course, students will learn through discussion, interactive group work, presentations, and simulations. The course will feature regular input from current and former diplomats, and students will undertake a range of practical policy-oriented exercises and assessments. These will allow students to 'be the diplomat' and provide them with key employability skills.

Structure

The course consists of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules include:

• International Relations Theory
• Contemporary Diplomacy
• Advanced Academic Skills
• Dissertation

The optional modules include:

• Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
• Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
• War in Theory and Practice
• International Security
• Terrorism in a Globalising World
• Worlding International Relations
• Building Peace
• NATO Strategy during and after the Cold War
• Politics of Public Policy
• Dynamics of Civil Wars
• Philosophical Issues in the Social Sciences
• International Organisations in Global Politics
• The Politics of Nuclear Weapons
• Intelligence, War and International Relations

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the course are:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)
• Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK
• Relevant work experience may also be taken into account

Fees

The fees for the course are:

• New UK/Republic of Ireland students: Ł12,050
• New international students: Ł26,450
• Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest Ł50

Careers

The MA International Relations and Diplomacy course will prepare students for a wide range of careers in governments and civil services across the world. Alternatively, students could work within the commercial sector, particularly in roles related to international relations, security, diplomacy, and humanitarian aid.

Career Outcomes

95.2% of Politics and International Relations graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. Career destinations for our graduates include:

• Office for National Statistics
• Civil Service Fast Stream
• Department for International Trade
• Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
• Cabinet Office