You will learn to analyse global political dynamics. Explore the way in which international relations is changing, by examining traditional state actors as well as a variety of intergovernmental and non-governmental actors.
Focus on key global challenges such as:
- climate change
- human rights and mass atrocities
- the re-emergence of Russia as a global political force
- the shifting terrain of identity and communal conflict
- terrorism in the Middle East
- organised crime
You will gain a thorough grounding in the academic study of international politics, focusing on theoretical approaches and methods.
Teaching
A variety of teaching methods will be used, including:
- small group teaching
- supervised study
- seminars
- presentations
Assessment
You will be assessed by coursework, exams, and a dissertation of 15,000 words.
Module list
Core modules
These modules are an essential part of your course
PO51001 - International Relations
PO53001 - Dissertation [Politics]
Optional modules
You need to choose five of these modules as part of your course
CP51042 - The European Energy Union in the International Energy Transition
CP51044 - Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
CP52008 - International Relations and Energy and Natural Resources
CP52061 - The Political Economy of Climate Change and Environment
CP52061 - The Political Economy of Climate Change
CP52075 - Principles of Sustainability
GE51011 - Research Training and Project Planning
HY52031 - Documenting Dissent
LW51120 - International Criminal Justice
LW51123 - International Law and Security
LW51127 - Transnational Crime and Counter Terrorism
LW51128 - Global Human Rights
LW51144 - Public International Law
LW52022 - UN Human Rights Law
PO51009 - The Middle East and Terrorism
PO52009 - Russian Politics and Security
PO52013 - International Security of Drugs & Organised Crime
PO52017 - Human Rights in International Relations
PO52019 - Human Rights and Conflict
PO52020 - Addressing Communal Conflict
PO52021 Human Rights Advocacy Internship
Graduates from the MSc International Relations have a wide range of career options in areas including:
- government
- political parties
- the civil service
- international organisations (e.g. United Nations, European Union)
- non-governmental organisations
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