This course explores the development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped the understanding of the modern system. Students will examine institutions, such as the United Nations and the European Union, and study debates concerning globalisation and underdevelopment.
Through a flexible choice of option modules students may tailor the course to their interests. Specialisms include international political economy, conflict, security and human rights. In a dissertation, students will study an area of interest in further depth, with one-to-one support and expert supervision.
Lively discussion is encouraged, and students will be able to attend lectures with visiting speakers, leading academics and figures from human rights and international organisations. Students will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on this course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience.
This course can help students start or develop a career in research, advocacy and policy, for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), diplomatic services, inter-governmental organisations think tanks or in journalism.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 16900 |
| Campus | Penrhyn Road |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70%
601-610
801-1000
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