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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

International Relations

Course Summary

The global financial crisis: a failure of governments or markets This thought-provoking programme is your chance to dissect and discuss cutting-edge subjects relevant to today’s political landscape. If you are interested in the hard questions and are excited at the prospect of exploring them, this International Relations MA could be perfect for you. Challenge the policies that affect real people in this innovative and flexible programme. We tailor the modules to reflect the current political landscape, both domestic and international, meaning you get to delve into a wide gamut of captivating topics, from HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa to the rise of populism in Europe. You will explore the historical significance of globalisation in lively group discussions and how it relates to a number of key issues in international relations, including state sovereignty and international order, conflict and war, human rights and the political economy of North-South relations.

Modules

The module is designed to give students a good command and understanding of key concepts and theoretical traditions in International Relations and their relevance for understanding contemporary themes in world politics. The module seeks to provide students with a more nuanced understanding of the various social forces and processes shaping world politics including the co-constitutive relationship between the theory and practice of international relations. The module also aims at developing the students' capacity to reflect critically about the main claims, strengths and weaknesses of theories in international relations.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,500

Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Politics or a related discipline.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more

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