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MA - Master of Arts
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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Develop a unique appreciation of 21st century challenges by integrating political and legal perspectives. Deepen your understanding of critical issues, including the ethics and conduct of armed conflict, human rights under authoritarian regimes, and interstate negotiations on issues like trade, climate change, and peace. You will be equipped with the knowledge to interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about world politics.
Explore how international law shapes relations within and between states, focusing on key concepts and real-world issues. Learn from leading experts using innovative teaching practices, like mock negotiations, crisis simulations, and interactive seminars to develop your capacity for independent thinking and incisive analysis. Our alumni, who form an international network, have used this programme as a springboard into foreign offices and diplomatic services, the UN, EU and OECD, the IRC, Amnesty International and other NGOs, as well as businesses with an international outlook.
About the School of Politics and International Relations
The School of Politics and International Relations is one of the most dynamic places to study Politics and International Relations. We combine high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment that welcomes students from all over the world.
Teaching and assessment
Assessment is by coursework plus the dissertation.
Programme aims
This programme aims to:
Careers
The School of Politics and International Relations has a dedicated Employability Coordinator who organises employability events within the School as well as providing students with assistance in securing graduate opportunities. Centrally, the Careers and Employability Service can help you plan for your future by providing one-to-one advice at any stage of your postgraduate studies.
A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,800 per year
Students from Domestic
For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.
£18,600 per year
Students from EU
For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.
£18,600 per year
Students from International
For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.
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