MA International Relations (Research)

International Relations is one of the most popular courses at postgraduate level. You will be taught and supervised by experienced staff with strong interests in critical approaches to the study of global politics. Course units cover a wide range of global issues: authority; citizenship; foreign policy gender; war and peace; global ethics; human rights; media; environmental politics; security studies; military studies; The United Nations. Two units form the centrepiece of our course: the Graduate Seminar in International Politics and Critical Approaches to International Politics. These units are designed to develop transferable skills in critical inquiry, creative thinking, research design and problem-solving. You will also complete a major research dissertation, with the guidance of a member of staff in international politics.

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification