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MSc - Master of Science
Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
The International Relations MA provides a structure for the advanced study of an exciting disciplinary field. You’ll develop a full understanding of the development of the discipline of international relations and will be able to pursue specialist interests within a general framework. The programme bridges the sub-fields of international security, international relations theory, international law, foreign policy analysis, political philosophy, and political science. While specialist optional modules address a range of contemporary global concerns such as environmental politics, feminism, digital technologies, and conflict management. During your studies, you’ll be introduced to the main issues in international relations and how they have a bearing on a range of specialist areas of study. The programme is structured to provide you with the methodological tools necessary to conduct critical research in this broad and demanding field, with a focus on research methods and skills. This will prepare you to undertake self-directed research during the dissertation stage of the programme.
