MA International Relations
Anglia Ruskin University
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Discover how international relations theory affects real-world events, and develop crucial skills like decision making and debating. With prestigious guest lecturers and visits to think tanks such as Chatham House, you’ll gain all the experience you need for a role in global politics. This course will give you an understanding of how international relations theory is applied to real-world policy and strategy, and the practical problems involved in this.Attend prestigious guest lecturers and ...Read more

Discover how international relations theory affects real-world events, and develop crucial skills like decision making and debating. With prestigious guest lecturers and visits to think tanks such as Chatham House, you’ll gain all the experience you need for a role in global politics. This course will give you an understanding of how international relations theory is applied to real-world policy and strategy, and the practical problems involved in this.Attend prestigious guest lecturers and visits to think tanks such as Chatham HouseFocus on your own areas of interest with optional modules including global risk society, war reporting, and terrorismDevelop your decision making, planning and debating with interactive sessions, specific scenarios and briefs

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78/91
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16 Oct 25

Overall an excellent university and good student experience, might benefit from greater affordability in the area (however this is outside of the university's control in many..Read more

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A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

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£11,700 per year

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£18,400 per year

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£18,400 per year

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16 Oct 25
Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
Overall an excellent university and good student experience, might benefit from greater affordability in the area (however this is outside of the university's control in many...
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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers gold standard teaching (Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2023) and expert tuition across...

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Anglia Ruskin University
East Road, Cambridge Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1PT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.4 miles away

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