International Relations MSc

**Reasons to choose Kingston** <br/>- You will be taught by highly acclaimed academics and experts in international relations, politics, human rights and international conflict.<br/><br/><br/>- Lively discussion is encouraged, with visiting speakers, leading academics and figures from human rights and international organisations. Recent speakers include both the Palestinian and EU ambassadors to the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- Teaching for the course employs innovative and inclusive methods, including games and simulations, case studies, workshops, role playing and group work. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course** <br/>This course explores the development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the modern system. You will examine institutions, such as the United Nations and the European Union, and study debates concerning globalisation and underdevelopment. Through a flexible choice of option modules, you may tailor the course to your interests. Specialisms include international political economy, conflict, security and human rights. In a dissertation, you will study an area of interest in further depth, with one-to-one support and expert supervision. <br/><br/>**Example modules** <br/>- The Theory and Practice of International Relations<br/><br/><br/>- International Political Economy<br/><br/><br/>- Terrorism, Political Violence and Human Rights<br/><br/><br/>For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. <br/><br/>**Career opportunities** <br/>This course can help you start or develop a career in research, advocacy and policy, for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), diplomatic services, inter-governmental organisations think tanks or in journalism.