International Relations MA

**Gain a thorough understanding of international relations, taught by research-active experts in several specialisms.**<br/><br/>The International Relations MA provides a structure for the advanced study of an exciting disciplinary field. You’ll develop a full understanding of the development of the discipline of international relations and will be able to pursue specialist interests within a general framework.<br/><br/>The programme bridges the sub-fields of international security, international relations theory, international law, foreign policy analysis, political philosophy, and political science. While specialist optional modules address a range of contemporary global concerns such as environmental politics, feminism, digital technologies, and conflict management.<br/><br/>During your studies, you’ll be introduced to the main issues in international relations and how they have a bearing on a range of specialist areas of study.<br/><br/>The programme is structured to provide you with the methodological tools necessary to conduct critical research in this broad and demanding field, with a focus on research methods and skills. This will prepare you to undertake self-directed research during the dissertation stage of the programme.