Course summary
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. More about this course The International Relations MA aims to equip 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.
Modules
Example 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); American Foreign Policy in the 21st Century (option, 20 credits); Human Rights and the International Order (option, 20 credits); Human Security (option, 20 credits); International Conflict Resolution (option, 20 credits); Religion and International Relations (option, 20 credits); Security Studies (option, 20 credits); Terrorism and Counter Terrorism (option, 20 credits); The Evolution of the Modern Inter-State System? (option, 20 credits); Transnational Organised Crime (option, 20 credits).
Assessment method
Assessment varies from module to module but typically encompasses a mixture of essays, project work, oral presentations and unseen examinations. The dissertation element forms a third of the overall assessment weighting.
Entry requirements
You will be required to have a lower second (2:2) class honours degree (or above) or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required. Candidates with other relevant qualifications are welcome.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10500 | Whole course |
| EU | £18150 | Whole course |
| International | £18150 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £18150 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £18150 | Whole course |
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
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB