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MA (Hons) International Relations
Studies global politics, security, conflict and international institutions in a well-known department. Suits students interested in diplomacy, policy, NGOs or journalism.
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A clearer look at MA (Hons) International Relations
Studies global politics, security, conflict and international institutions in a well-known department. Suits students interested in diplomacy, policy, NGOs or journalism.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on contemporary media, audiences and platforms, storytelling, production and communication strategy, critical analysis of media, culture and society. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Contemporary media, audiences and platforms
- Storytelling, production and communication strategy
- Critical analysis of media, culture and society
- Examine social issues from multiple perspectives.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Research and storytelling
- Media production
- Audience analysis
- Editorial communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand audiences and create purposeful stories or communication across contemporary media. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Content producer
- Communications officer
- Journalist or researcher
- Digital media strategist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
22 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Concepts in Global PoliticsPublished course content
- 02Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in Global PoliticsPublished course content
- 03Studying International RelationsPublished course content
- 04Theoretical Approaches to International RelationsPublished course content
- 05HonoursPublished course content
- 06Activism and ResistancePublished course content
- 07Armed Conflict in AfricaPublished course content
- 08Asian SecurityPublished course content
- 09Gender and TerrorismPublished course content
- 10Geopolitics of Energy in the Caspian RegionPublished course content
- 11Indian Foreign PolicyPublished course content
- 12International Political EconomyPublished course content
- 13International SecurityPublished course content
- 14Music, Politics and International RelationsPublished course content
- 15Peacekeeping and Humanitarian InterventionPublished course content
- 16Political Islam and International RelationsPublished course content
- 17Refugees and International RelationsPublished course content
- 18The Arab - Israeli ConflictPublished course content
- 19The Cultural Politics of Human RightsPublished course content
- 20US Foreign Policy: The Dilemma of PowerPublished course content
- 21Violence in Deeply-Divided SocietiesPublished course content
- 22Our approach to course revision is described onlinePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels AAA (minimum ABB)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-levels: AAB to AAA (plus course-specific subject requirements)
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, 6.5 in each component
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