MA International Relations (Standard)
University of Manchester
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International Relations is one of the most popular courses at postgraduate level. On this course, you will be taught and supervised by experienced staff with strong interests in critical approaches to the study of global politics. Course units cover a wide range of global issues, including: authority citizenship foreign policy (both China and US) gender war and peace global ethics human rights media environmental politics security studies terrorism. Two course units form the centrepiece of our ...Read more

International Relations is one of the most popular courses at postgraduate level. On this course, you will be taught and supervised by experienced staff with strong interests in critical approaches to the study of global politics. Course units cover a wide range of global issues, including: authority citizenship foreign policy (both China and US) gender war and peace global ethics human rights media environmental politics security studies terrorism. Two course units form the centrepiece of our course: the Graduate Seminar in International Politics and Critical Thinkers in International Politics. These units are designed to develop transferable skills in critical inquiry, creative thinking, research design and problem-solving. You will also complete a major research dissertation, with the guidance of a member of staff in international politics. Being a part of a postgraduate community, you are encouraged to participate in the Critical Global Politics research cluster, who organise a seminar series attracting high profile speakers, including: Cynthia Enloe, Cynthia Weber, Nick Vaughan-Williams, Marysia Zalewski and Laura Shepherd, among others. This route will suit those wishing to obtain a high-level specialist subject qualification and those interested in developing a deeper knowledge and understanding of critically-orientated international relations.

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08 Oct 25

Best thing about this uni is the people and also brewers worst thing is my housemate took my rice cakes on a real one i love the uni it’s so fun..Read more

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08 Oct 25

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We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

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Eve
08 Oct 25
Politics and International Relations - BSocSc (Hons)
Best thing about this uni is the people and also brewers worst thing is my housemate took my rice cakes on a real one i love the uni it’s so fun...
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Roheemah
08 Oct 25
MA International Relations (Standard)
Manchester is a very diverse city and full of people with different knowledge and...
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