Program Overview
The International Relations MA is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program at the University of London that equips students with a critical understanding of international relations theory, contemporary history, and global issues. The program fosters a multidisciplinary environment and offers a range of optional modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. Graduates are prepared for careers in international relations or international affairs or postgraduate research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program, the International Relations MA, is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course that starts in September 2024. It aims to provide students with a critical understanding of core theories, contemporary history, and the issues facing humanity today. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary environment, interdisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research, international faculty, and a distinctive program of events.
Outline:
The program is structured around core modules and optional modules.
Core Modules:
- Foundations of World Politics: This module provides a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and theories of international relations.
- Research Methods and Professional Skills (IR): This module equips students with the necessary research skills and professional development tools for academic and professional success.
- Dissertation (International Relations): This module allows students to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice, culminating in a written dissertation.
Optional Modules:
Students can choose from a range of optional modules to tailor their studies to their interests. Some examples include:
- Global Health: Development, Security and Inequality
- Religions, Cultures and Civilisations in International Relations
- Russia, Eurasia and the Crisis of the Liberal West
- The Global Politics of Environment, Justice and Development
- The Political Economy of Development
- War and Security in North/South Perspective
Teaching:
The program boasts a multidisciplinary environment and interdisciplinary approach, drawing on the expertise of faculty from various disciplines. The program also features cutting-edge research and a distinctive program of events.
Careers:
The International Relations MA prepares students for postgraduate research or professional careers in international relations or international affairs. The program provides opportunities for study placements in these fields. Recent graduates have secured positions such as:
- Associate Project Officer, OSCE
- Market Research Analyst, Qualifa
Other:
The program offers optional field trips to London and Brussels, providing students with the opportunity to interact with policymakers and practitioners from international organizations. Students can also apply for optional placements to gain experience and enhance their employability. The program also offers dissertation placements, allowing students to conduct research based on their placement experience.
