MA International Relations (Distance Learning)

Qualifications or experience

• A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Politics, International Relations, Peace Studies, Sociology, History, or another relevant subject. Equivalent (directly relevant to course content and extensive) professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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There is high demand across a range of professions for those with a solid foundation in international relations and an unbiased global outlook. This International Relations Master’s degree will give you invaluable insight into international organisations and the challenges they face, while enabling you to learn the skills to affect change, such as policy development, strategy and communication.

Once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and skill set to advance your career in the Armed Forces, security or national defence, or to pursue a new direction in a related field.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for organisations such as the:

• Armed Forces
• Civil Service (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
• Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
• Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Core modules

• Exploring International Relations – 30 credits
• Contemporary Security in International Relations – 30 credits

Optional modules

• Dissertation – 30 credits
• Dissertation – 45 credits
• European International Relations: Facing New Challenges – 30 credits
• NGOs and Social Movements – 30 credits
• Defence and Deterrence – 30 credits
• Researching International Relations – 15 credits
• Researching International Relations – 30 credits
• Resistance and Rebellion - 30 credits