Course summary
Explore pressing issues and power struggles in today’s globalised world. You’ll examine how states and societies cooperate on our international relations postgraduate course, and question world politics and the global political economy. You’ll get to know the key players, organisations, and policies that underpin world economies. You’ll challenge their aims. And discuss the obstacles they face. You’ll explore how systems impact individuals like refugees and protesters, as well as global problems like the climate emergency. You’ll have the freedom to pursue what interests you. This might involve scrutinising the Paris Agreement or analysing Fair Trade. Or examining social movements like the Yellow Vests, Flygskam, or pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Security: Beyond Bullets and Bombs (40 credits) Advanced Research in International Relations (20 credits) Optional modules: International Development (20 credits) Global Ecological Crisis (20 credits) Capitalism: Crisis and World Order (20 credits) Global Civil Society and Social Movements (20 credits) Violence and Peacebuilding (20 credits) Dilemmas of International Ethics (20 credits) Critical Approaches to Terrorism (20 credits) Racism and Colonialism in International Relations (20 credits) Refugees: Forced Migration, Protection and Humanitarianism (20 credits) Independent Study (20 credits) Final Project - Compulsory modules Dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted through a variety of assignments linked to the expected learning outcomes. You will be assessed with the following methods: essays presentations projects reports written dissertation You will receive constant feedback over the course of the year.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Entry requirements
Students are normally required to have at least a second-class honours degree from a university in the UK or an equivalent qualification from countries outside the UK. The degree should be in an appropriate discipline. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16950 | Year 1 |
| England | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9350 | Year 1 |
| International | £16950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP