International Relations MA

**Explore some of the most pressing challenges facing nations today. You’ll join an academic community with a desire for progressive social change on this master’s course.**<br/><br/>Explore a wide variety of current issues around the world such as trade negotiations and social inequality. You’ll develop an understanding of these challenges at a local and global level.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll: <br/><br/><br/>- Discover how the study of international relations has evolved and developed over time<br/><br/><br/>- Consider traditional theories of international relations and how they compare with contemporary thinking and current events<br/><br/><br/>- Study global institutions such as the World Bank, the United Nations and the EU, and the role they play on the political stage <br/><br/><br/>- Gain insight into how global institutions deal with the shifting political and social issues that influence decision making at a regional, national and worldwide level<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the impact of globalisation and understand its consequences for international society <br/><br/><br/>**Find out more** <br/><br/>**Learn from experts**<br/>Youll join an academic community with a variety of research interests and expertise. Our staff and students share a desire for progressive social change, locally and globally.<br/><br/>**Strengthen your employability**<br/>As well as developing academic expertise, your course will also focus on employability, personal effectiveness, advocacy, activism and research skills so you’re in a strong position when you graduate. <br/><br/>**Why study International Relations at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- Research-led teaching – your learning will be guided by the latest research and thinking in the field<br/><br/><br/>- Guest lectures and conferences – learn from speakers’ professional experiences and insight<br/><br/><br/>- Learn in a small group - share ideas and debate issues with your peers<br/><br/><br/>- Part-time option – fit your studies around your existing commitments<br/>