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International Relations MA – 1 year full-time
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
1 Year
Current world developments - such as security threats, changes of leadership, the emergence of new powers and the evolving nature of the EU - present fresh challenges to governments, regions and the international system as a whole.
This course explores these issues in depth, taking a close look at politics and policy-making of cybersecurity, security, diplomacy, and of emerging powers, Great Powers as well as interplay of international power, order and institutions.
You'll gain the analytical skills to be able to unpack and detect the causes and consequences of specific political problems and the different political processes that have generated them.
This course attracts students from all over the world at different stages of their professional and academic lives, adding to the richness of debate and offering deep and diverse perspectives on this multi-faceted subject.
Studying at Bath provides you with the opportunity to work with researchers in international security, terrorism, foreign policy and the international political economy. Our staff have expertise in many relevant topics including secret intelligence, the global resurgence of religion, emerging powers and peace and conflict studies, they offer fresh and leading perspectives on these highly complex and evolving areas.
About this course
You'll leave with:
a broad and informed perspective on current issues of international relations
the strong analytical skills and theory-informed reasoning to be able to conduct political analysis and understand current challenges and developments
a deep insight into the world of negotiation and diplomacy and how multilateral institutions operate in the domains of trade and security
a strong foundation for international careers in administration, diplomacy, policy formation and research
Studying this course provides an excellent grounding for working in international organisations, multinational corporations, public bodies and think tanks.
Graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations, including:
Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Advisor, DNB
San Diego Justice Corps
Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Ambassador’s Office, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Washington DC
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
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Subjects
- International Relations
- Politics
- Conflict
- International
- Global
- Full Time
- Foreign Policy
- Developments
- Research
- Research skills
- Requirements
- Programme
- Programme Planning
Course programme
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- International relations theories
- Foreign policy analysis
- Scopes and methods of politics and international relations
- Plus two optional units
- International organisations in world politics
- Plus four optional units
- MA in International Relations dissertation
These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- Comparative European politics
- Societal modernisation and the transformation of democracy
- International terrorism and counter-terrorism
- International security: theories and concepts
- Memory culture - memory politics
- Governance, security and development in East and South East Asia
- Russian politics in comparative perspective
- The cultures of globalisation
- The global politics of cyberspace
- Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges
- International security: the contemporary agenda
- Britain and Europe
- International relations of South and Central Asia
- Economic foreign policy and the international trade regime
- Theories of conflict and conflict resolution
- The politics of risk
Learning
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Oral assessment
- Practical work
- Seminar
- Other
Additional information
Overseas deadline 30 June 2020
International Relations MA – 1 year full-time