MA Politics and International Relations

Keele University

Keele's MA in Politics and International Relations is a gateway to mastering the complexities of power, conflict, diplomacy, democracy and policy in a rapidly changing world. Our forward-thinking programme blends academic insight with real-world relevance, empowering you to think critically, act decisively, and make a difference on the global stage. Advance your career with skills to uncover the contemporary challenges of today's society, engaging with political issues, debates and challenges. Master the complexities of democracy, power, conflict, and diplomacy in a rapidly changing world. Our MA explores key issues, debates and contemporary challenges of politics and international relations on a global stage, enabling you to build advanced skills in research and practice. Investigate the influence of political systems and structures in the modern world, and explore developments within political, societal, security and economic contexts. You will consider current issues in today's society on a national, international and global scale, whilst critically evaluating and proposing solutions for positive change. The programme is designed to explore key issues and debates connected to your chosen specialism (Politics or International Relations), enabling you to gain a thorough grounding in the philosophical, conceptual and methodological foundations of Politics and International Relations. As you progress through your degree, you will develop high-level skills in research design, planning and methods, and will refine your analytical and critical thinking skills. This will prepare you for your personalised dissertation project where you will have the opportunity to focus on a topic, issue or question of your own choosing in considerable depth. At Keele, you will be taught by, and receive support from, academic staff who have in-depth knowledge and expertise in a range of areas of politics and international relations. Our teaching takes place primarily in seminar format, encouraging debate and interaction, fostering collective academic enquiry, and enabling you to increase your knowledge base and develop key analytical and critical thinking skills. Duration of study: Full time - 1 year, Part time - 2 years, Modular - Up to 5 years.