International Relations and Politics MA
University of Portsmouth
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If youre passionate about studying global conflict and co-operation at postgraduate level, but you cant commit to attending university every week, this MA International Relations and Politics offers a convenient way to study a Masters.Through intensive blocks of study, youll graduate with the skills and knowledge for creative roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications, in local to global institutions.Fit each module into a weeks intensive study, with ...Read more

If you're passionate about studying global conflict and co-operation at postgraduate level, but you can't commit to attending university every week, this MA International Relations and Politics offers a convenient way to study a Master's.Through intensive blocks of study, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge for creative roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications, in local to global institutions.Fit each module into a week's intensive study, with a few weeks' rest between to focus on your life and career commitments.Explore the contours of contemporary insecurity, examine the key drivers of political and public policy decision making across the globe, and apply key analytical concepts to local and international political developments.Devise, research and deliver a major academic project.Challenge conventional explanations and participate in key debates about international conflict, global politics and public policy.Develop advanced analytic skills, and how to communicate your analysis in engaging reports, policy briefs and essays.Study with internationally-recognised academics, including members of the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR) and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for the Study of a Transnational Europe.

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48/101
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52nd
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49th
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18 Jan 24

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Politics, International Relations, Peace Studies, Sociology, History, or another relevant subject. Equivalent (directly relevant to course content and extensive) professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered.

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Mohammed
18 Jan 24
International Relations and Politics MA
Best is the friendly atmosphere for international students and the support from staff and faculty as well as the block delivery mode for study Worse is the cold weather and the...
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18 Jan 24
International Relations and Politics MA
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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