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International Relations MA
University of Leicester

International Relations MA

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Full time | University of Leicester | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

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1 year

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

International Relations

Course Summary

This degree will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of contemporary international relations. By taking this course you will have the opportunity to study a range of international issues, and to investigate whether international relations in the post-Cold War period have been founded upon a Western model of 'World Order'. The course will introduce you to differing concepts of order in the post-Cold War world. It will enable you to think critically about the nature of international relations: about the extent to which Western interests, institutions and culture dominate the world system and the challenges and responses generated by that dominance. The course focuses on both theoretical and empirical approaches to this subject. You will complete one core module which will critically examine the means by which the West maintains its concept of 'Order' and non-Western responses to it. You can then choose three option modules, which, along with your dissertation, allow you to specialise in areas that interest you or complement your professional goals.

Modules

International Relations After the Cold War - Core
This module critically examines the means by which the West maintains its concept of Order. It will begin by considering the relationship between order and justice in international relations before moving on to consider the idea of a 'New World Order' and assessing its originality. The position of the United States as the sole superpower after the Cold War will be examined and the ability of the US to imprint its model of Order globally will be evaluated. The module will analyse the way Western interests are upheld through concepts of security, the international economic system and international institutions such as the United Nations. A variety of challenges to this Western concept of order will be examined, including those from other parts of the world as well as from various parts of the academic community.
MA Dissertation - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,550

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,950

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 degree or its equivalent in politics, history, international relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.

University information

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