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MA - Master of Arts
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Sandwich
SEP-25
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Sandwich
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
About the course
Study our MA in International Relations to gain an understanding of the forces that shape global politics in the 21st Century. A postgraduate degree in international relations provides a pathway to a range of careers from policy-related roles in NGOs and government to vocational positions in the media and the private sector.
Whether your background is in politics and international relations, or another discipline, our MA equips you with the knowledge, skills and tools to critically analyse and tackle global society’s most pressing issues. Our innovative teaching methods, including simulations and panel-style debates, help establish a thorough grasp of the theoretical approaches and empirical methods used to study international relations. Specialist modules allow you to study and analyse a range of topics, from traditional issues like war, peace and security to more contemporary debates on the international economy, global ethics, energy scarcity, and ecological changes. Our lecturers are active researchers who will give insight into current debates, developments and perspectives within the discipline of international relations. You will undertake a dissertation, on a topic of your choice, and will be supervised through this task by one, or more, of the department’s dedicated research staff.
The MA is delivered with flexibility in mind, combining in-class activities with online learning provisions to ensure that studies can be balanced with other commitments, including work and family life. There are a number of different pathways on offer to fit with your individual needs and professional aims. The standard route MA is offered full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). Alternatively, you may wish to take a Sandwich option (two years full-time), which combines a year of university study with a year-long work placement, or the with Advanced Research route (two years full-time), where you will complete an extended, year-long research project in addition to one year of university study.
A good second-class honours degree, or equivalent, with the merit of each application being assessed on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,360 per year
Students from Domestic
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£18,800 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,800 per year
Students from International
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