International Relations MSc

The International Relations MSc allows you to gain an understanding of global politics.
The course places extra emphasis on developing your research skills which will be a valuable addition to your CV.
Optional modules allow you to tailor the course to your own interests.
The dissertation gives you the chance to study under expert supervision an area of interest in greater depth.
Teaching staff are research-active, which keeps your learning cutting-edge.
You also benefit from our series of guest lectures, which has included external academics, speaking on the impact of Brexit, representatives from NGOs and think tanks, the Palestinian Ambassador and, most recently, Stanislav Shushkevich, former Belarusian leader.
The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:
problem solving and organisation;
data collation, review and synopsis;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management;
co-operation and teamwork.
It also provides an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD-level study in fields such as international relations, politics, development studies or history.
This course is available on a part-time basis to help you fit your studies around other commitments.

This course is ideal if you have a personal or professional interest in current affairs. It can help you start or promote a career in areas such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), inter-governmental organisations or journalism

A second class degree or above or equivalent in an area appropriate to the content of the degree.
Relevant non-certified learning.
An appropriate combination of certificated and non-certificated learning.