International Relations MA
University of Sussex
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The MA International Relations helps you to understand and critically reflect on the global challenges of our times. We live in a world of poly-crises, from war and conflict to climate change and sustainability. Human rights are challenged on multiple occasions. In this MA, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to help you negotiate some of these issues by: exploring the role of governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental agencies, private enterprises and international bodies in world ...Read more

The MA International Relations helps you to understand and critically reflect on the global challenges of our times. We live in a world of poly-crises, from war and conflict to climate change and sustainability. Human rights are challenged on multiple occasions. In this MA, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to help you negotiate some of these issues by: exploring the role of governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental agencies, private enterprises and international bodies in world politics gaining a deeper understanding of specific regions in the world and how they impact on world politics learning about the (in)securities of our time and the future of peace and human rights. Sussex has one of only four dedicated International Relations departments in the UK. You’ll learn from leading International Relations scholars whose cutting-edge research informs their teaching. You’ll systematically study world politics through a critical theoretical foundation. At the same time, we have your employability in mind. You’ll build a portfolio of skills that will enable you to pursue a career globally from local and national governments to international organisations, from NGOs to transnational corporations.

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39/279
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43rd
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Sophie
07 Jan 26

really close to beach, nice city, really expensive though and uni is a bit old and run down: e.g. library toilets all broken for ages and campus co-op is so extorionate that a uni..Read more

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Luke
11 Dec 25

Supporting staff and great campus..Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements - You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements - Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

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£11,250 per year

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£11,250 per year

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£11,250 per year

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£23,500 per year

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£23,500 per year

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Sophie
07 Jan 26
Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
really close to beach, nice city, really expensive though and uni is a bit old and run down: e.g. library toilets all broken for ages and campus co-op is so extorionate that a uni...
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Luke
11 Dec 25
Geography and International Relations - BA (Hons)
Supporting staff and great campus...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton East Sussex BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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