COURSE CURRICULUM

The International Relations MA offers an advanced exploration of global politics, providing students with a strong theoretical and practical foundation to understand contemporary international issues. Core modules, including Beyond International Relations, International Relations: Theoretical Perspectives, and the Dissertation and Research Methods, equip students with analytical and research skills essential for critically examining the structures, processes, and dynamics that shape global politics. The program emphasizes the comparative study of state behaviour, power relations, governance, and international cooperation, encouraging students to assess historical continuities and disruptions in global political systems. Through a wide range of option modules, learners can tailor their studies to specific interests such as global political economy, energy and climate politics, diplomacy, democratic innovations, gender and sexuality, or the role of the European Union in international affairs. Topics like state crimes, radicalisation, and controversies in United States foreign policies further deepen understanding of pressing international challenges. By integrating theoretical insights with practical applications, the course develops the ability to critically evaluate international events, policy decisions, and governance structures. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in international organisations, governmental and non-governmental institutions, policy analysis, research, or further academic study, gaining the skills and knowledge to engage effectively in a complex global environment.