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Course type
Masters degree
Credits
180
How long it takes
2 years part-time study
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Study method
Distance learning
Course cost
Postgraduate loan available
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MA in International Relations

Course code: F94

This masters degree in International Relations will equip you with the tools to analyse key global challenges. This includes how the world responds to international division, rising powers, national and global security threats, the rise of populism, and global ethical dilemmas. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in core conceptual, empirical and theoretical debates in International Relations. You’ll develop your knowledge of research methods as you progress, culminating in an extended, independently researched dissertation. You’ll also deepen a number of skills that are crucial to enhancing your career development and academic and professional research skills, equipping you for a variety of jobs related to international relations.

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