Distance without attendance
13 months
SEP-25
MA - Master of Arts
International Relations
Taught
Our MA in International Relations will help you get to grips with what’s unfolding in real time. Find out about the changing global order and the power shifts towards China and other emerging economies. Learn about the role of organisations such as NATO and how the international economy affects what happens in Britain.
And explore the threats to human security, such as a shortage of food and water, and how the international community should respond to state killings. You will also look at the way countries co-exist in the face of rapid change and the importance of policy-making and decisions at a global level. As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to choose a specialist pathway in intelligence.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA International Relations.
Assessment
During your course you will undertake two different types of assessments, informal assessments (also known as formative) and formal (also known as summative). Your formative assessments are designed to enhance your engagement with the taught content of your modules and to prepare you for your summative assessments. They also provide you with the opportunity to receive feedback on your progress.
Your summative assessments contribute towards your final grade and degree classification and will assess you based on the learning outcomes of your modules. Your summative assessments could include a combination of written assignments, contributions to discussion boards, critical reviews, digital poster presentations and dissertations.
Careers
After completing the International Relations MA, you’ll be equipped with transferable skills attractive to employers. These can be adapted to a range of professions including:
Alternatively, if you wish to develop your dissertation further, you will be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.
For this course (per year)
£8,900
For this course (per year)
£8,900
A 2:2 honours degree or above, or relevant professional experience.