MA International Relations and Global Crises
Sheffield Hallam University
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Explore the theory, practice and discipline of international relations while developing practical skills to understand global challenges and crises. This course examines the complex worlds we live in. You’ll explore issues of power, race, class, gender and geography to challenge how knowledge about contemporary international relations is produced. By studying topics such as terrorism, war, security and peace-building, you’ll gain critical and practical skills to understand how global crises ...Read more

Explore the theory, practice and discipline of international relations while developing practical skills to understand global challenges and crises. This course examines the complex worlds we live in. You’ll explore issues of power, race, class, gender and geography to challenge how knowledge about contemporary international relations is produced. By studying topics such as terrorism, war, security and peace-building, you’ll gain critical and practical skills to understand how global crises manifest and can be overcome.

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6/91
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55th
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84th
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Ethan
17 Nov 25

Love Sheffield as a city, couldn't recommend it enough. Uni is pretty good, though I'm very concerned about the University's economic situation and the redundancies. The staff are..Read more

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Emily
17 Nov 25

The redmires building is amazing and the lectures for politics and international relations really do excel. They aren’t the types just to read off a PowerPoint they really do give..Read more

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Entry requirements

A UK undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in international relations, politics, or related field (or an equivalent overseas qualification).

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£10,940 per year

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£18,600 per year

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£18,600 per year

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Ethan
17 Nov 25
Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
Love Sheffield as a city, couldn't recommend it enough. Uni is pretty good, though I'm very concerned about the University's economic situation and the redundancies. The staff are...
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Emily
17 Nov 25
Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
The redmires building is amazing and the lectures for politics and international relations really do excel. They aren’t the types just to read off a PowerPoint they really do give...
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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

Founded over 175 years ago, Sheffield Hallam University offers academic excellence in an environment where postgraduate students work...

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