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MA International Relations

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This programme provides you with ideal preparation for a career in the international political arena, equipping you with critical thinking, research and communication skills and in-depth knowledge sought after by employers.

Recent graduates have gone on to work in the UK and overseas for charities, not-for-profit organisations, government, media organisations and beyond. Organisations graduates have gone on to include the Ministry of Defence; Save the Children; House of Commons; Open Society Foundations, and ACTED amongst others. Many also pursue further study by commencing PhD research.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent in social science, humanities, or other related disciplines. Relevant experience will also be taken into account.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Theoretical Approaches in International Relations

  • Dissertation

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

You will study 90 credits from the modules below:

  • Engaging the Modern City: The Civic Researcher

  • Global Politics of Health

  • Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance

  • European Defence and Security Analysis

  • The Rise of China

  • Contemporary Politics of the Middle East

  • The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

  • Theories and Concepts in Global Political Economy

  • Capitalism in Practice

  • Popular Culture: World politics, Society and Culture

  • The Responsibility to Protect

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any components.

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