International Relations MA (Online)
| Study location | United Kingdom, London |
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| Type | Master, e-learning |
| Nominal duration | 15 months |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | £13,295 per programme |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Entry requirements However, if you have a 2nd class degree and at least three years’ relevant work experience, we may also consider your application. If your first language is not English, you should also have one of the following: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall including 6.5 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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Overview
Establishing yourself in the field of international relations demands the ability to think, speak, and write critically about international issues, including topics such as:
How has globalisation changed international relations?
To what extent is the international order based on conflict or cooperation?
How is the global financial crisis affecting international politics?
Do foreign military interventions in civil wars help or hinder peace-making?
Why are economic resources so unevenly spread across the world, and what are the prospects for global justice?
With this online, part-time Master’s programme, you can look forward to developing the theoretical understanding and analytical skills needed to navigate these with confidence and consideration.
The course offers challenging and thought-provoking modules to help you formulate your answers, and a lively, intelligent group of students and academics with which to debate and exchange ideas.
Programme structure
Leading theories in reference to important historical and contemporary themes of world politics
The evolving challenges in international relations in conjunction with emerging areas of interest in the developing world
Discussions on the historical significance of globalisation and how it relates to issues in international relations.
Career opportunities
This course doesn’t train you for a specific job, but it gives you knowledge and transferrable skills that you can apply to a variety of roles in international relations.
You will get a broad understanding of international relations and how people in the international community analyse the world. For instance, how do changes in the international global economy impact on government policies? This knowledge will help you operate in various international settings.
You will gain the ability to listen to or read complicated material and pick out the core arguments quickly. You will also learn how to communicate your ideas and arguments effectively, both verbally and in writing. These are skills many employers value.