Study Details: MSc 1 Year FT, 2 Years PT
If you would like to gain an understanding of the forces of global politics and develop the skills to actively engage in the academic and professional discussions that are shaping the contemporary international agenda, this course is ideal. It strikes a careful balance between theoretical and practical elements of international relations and also offers a range of modules on international conflict and human rights.
You will explore the historical development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the modern international system. You will also receive a clear overview of the actors and institutions that operate in the contemporary international environment, such as the United Nations, the United States and the European Union.
You will study theoretical and policy debates concerning globalisation and underdevelopment. You will participate in a country case study to investigate financial flows, trade and investment.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at issues of human rights and international conflict.
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We normally invite all applicants who fulfil, or are likely to fulfil, the admissions requirements for an interview with the course director or another senior member of the teaching team. International students based overseas can arrange for an interview by email or telephone.
Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University’s policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning. Contact the faculty office1 for further information.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions2 in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements2, which includes details of other qualifications we’ll consider.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course3.
Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs)4 do not need to meet these requirements.
Home and European Union 2014/15 MSc full time £5,200, MSc part time £2,600. ELQ (Equivalent Lower Qualification) fee 2014/15 MSc full time £5,540, MSc part time £2,770. Overseas (not EU) 2014/15: MSc full time £12,100, MSc part time £6,050
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
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