Taught course

International Relations - MA

Institution
London Metropolitan University · School of Social Sciences
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

You will be required to have:

  • an undergraduate degree of second class honours or above in a relevant discipline

Candidates with other qualifications may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Why study this course?

This course focuses on international relations today and on providing an understanding of global dynamics. It offers a broad range of modules including a work placement opportunity, with subject areas encompassing international relations theory, international politics and international public law.

In the most recent (2015-16) Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survery, 100% of graduates from this course were in work or further study within six months.

More about this course

The International Relations MA equips you for analytical research on contemporary structures, processes and factors in international relations. It's ideal for those whose career plans involve dealing with international affairs but who lack an academic background in the field.

The course is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, and there's a heavy emphasis on discussion and presentation.

If you're interested in policy issues, the vocational nature of the course is further enhanced by the dissertation; this allows you to engage in a substantial piece of research and to apply your knowledge and skills in an area of particular interest to you and your career aspirations.

Assessment

Assessment varies from module to module but typically encompasses a combination of essays, project work, oral presentations and unseen examinations. The dissertation element forms a third of the overall assessment weighting.

Modular structure

Core modules include:

  • International Law and International Order (core, 20 credits)
  • International Relations Dissertation (core, 60 credits)
  • Theory and Research Methods in International Relations (core, 20 credits)

Option modules include:

  • American Foreign Policy in the 21st Century (option, 20 credits)
  • Human Rights and the International Order (option, 20 credits)
  • Human Security (option, 20 credits)

Please refer to the course page on the London Met website for the full list of modules.

After the course

Students who have taken this course have progressed to an array of careers ranging from the public sector, through Non-Governmental Organisations to international companies. The course has proven particularly beneficial for those who are seeking work in organisations operating in a transnational environment.

Information for international students

All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Particularly valuable for those students interested in policy issues, this course provides the opportunity to undertake a work placement in an organisation concerned with international affairs.

Course contact details

Name
Course Enquiries
Email
courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)20 7133 4202