Our MA in International Relations aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the forces which shape global politics, combining both theory and real life, with the opportunity to do an internship which puts International Relations into practice.The programme will enable you to tackle the big issues facing global decision-makers, from war to poverty, from security to the diplomatic practice, looking at the role of the global media in all of these topics. Read a taster on these topics from the Programme Director here, on the importance of looking behind the headlines in the media.MA International Relations will help you prepare for further graduate study or for a career in the fascinating world of government, public administration, humanitarian aid work, diplomacy or policy formation among others. Our emphasis on combining sharp analytical thinking with real world applications is invaluable for any future career and produces graduates ready to face key challenges for the 21st century.International OpportunitiesStudents may be invited to participate in visits to key international institutions including the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the EU headquarters in Brussels, Berlin, and an important Peace Studies institute in Norway.You will have the opportunity to study key burning issues for the present including foreign policy decision-making, conflict management, human rights enforcement, risk and change in diplomacy, environmental sustainability, global media politics, global inequality and development, amongst many other themes and topics.