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MA - Master of Arts
University of Bradford
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Bradford
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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Overview
The new MA in International Relations and Security Studies explores themes of peace and conflict studies, including:
You will develop an advanced academic and policy relevant understanding of international relations and security, along with analytical skills that are in high demand within institutional politics, NGO and lobbying organisations.
You will have the opportunity to take specialist pathways, including specialising in selected regions (Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean), with opportunities for selected study visits, or take thematic specialisms including international governance, modern diplomacy, security studies, or political violence and terrorism.
The programme is delivered by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development, which maintains an international reputation as a centre for excellence in research, teaching, training and policy engagement (in particular in the fields of disarmament and arms control). This means your teaching will not only be research-informed but also delivered by staff well-positioned to facilitate policy and practitioner engagement.
Placement
You can choose to include an internship as part of your course, in which case you will study over 15 months rather than a year. To do this, you should initially register for the one-year programme and then transfer to the 15 month programme when you have secured a placement, any time up until the middle of Semester 2.
The internship / placement further enhances the development of professional experience and practical skills during your Masters programme, integrating practitioner community engagement with your academic studies.
Learning and assessment
The programme will deploy a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment methods to enable you to understand and develop skills for engagement and employment with important policy and practitioner communities (International organisations, governments, NGOs, business associations, etc).
Career prospects
The programme emphasises and develops skills required by employers such as conflict analysis, leadership and decision-making.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above. Plus minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C or above in English (or equivalent qualification).
Students living in
Domestic
£3,969 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Students from EU
Suitable only for UK applications
Students from International
Suitable only for UK applications
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