MA International Relations
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
MA International Relations
The MA International Relations deals with the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century from a critical perspective.
On this International Relations degree, you will engage with a variety of approaches essential to understanding contemporary world politics. You will learn the foundations of classic International Relations, and will also be challenged with a wealth of critical and unorthodox approaches.
Truly internationalapproaches
You will learn to move beyond the standard canon of textbook theories, and to study International Relations using an interdisciplinary approach, paying particular attention to the complex relationship between power, culture, and identity.
Instead of replicating state-centred and Eurocentric caricatures of international politics, the programme also offers a broad view of 'the international', which explores alternative ways of experiencing the world. This will help you develop your own critical analysis of crucial questions of power, conflict, and justice.
Study with experts
You will study in small groups, supported by lecturers and tutors pushing the boundaries of contemporary International Relations scholarship. You will be introduced to cutting-edge approaches to the subject, and an unusually wide range of area expertise, including Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
The programme will also allow you to tailor your degree to your needs and interests by choosing from a range of option modules. These can include modules about the international politics of security, development, violence, human rights, resistance, justice, gender, religion, and the politics of knowledge, among others.
Throughout your studies youll gain analytical skills essential for further study at PhD level. These will also be invaluable should you wish to work in fields like journalism, government, diplomacy, or in NGOs, international organisations, and think-tanks. You will also have the opportunity to do a work placement during your studies, and gain real-world work experience as part of your degree.
Why Goldsmiths?
You will be part of a multicultural and creative powerhouse located in a global city that lives and breathes international politics. In the classroom, you will have truly global conversations with your classmates from across the world. Outside the classroom, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events on world politics at Goldsmiths for example, at ourCentre for Postcolonial Studiesor thePolitical Economy Research Centre as well as many other London institutions.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory modules
- Theories of International Relations
- MA International Relations Dissertation
Option modules
- An(Other) China: Postcolonial Theory, Postmodern Concerns
- Visualising Asia: Body, Gender, Politics
- Counter-Mapping: The Politics of Space
- Politics of Human Rights
- Memory and Justice in Post-Conflict Societies
- Decolonising Knowledge: Debates in Human Science
- Psychopolitics
- Islam, Revolution, and Empire
- MA in International Relations Workplacement
- Development for the 21st Century
- Decolonising Politics: Actions and Ideas from the Global South
- Gender and Politics
- Armed Politics and Political Violence
- Political Economy of the Global South
- The United States in the World Economy
- Experts and Economies
- Finance and Power
- Rethinking (In)security
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The MA is especially relevant if you are considering further study at PhD level, or if you want to work in areas where an understanding of international relations is essential (journalism, diplomacy, NGOs, international organisations, for example).
It offers valuable training and analytical skills for those working in non-governmental organisations, international institutions and corporations, diplomatic services, government offices, media industry and teaching.
Our graduates go on to work within these areas but many also undertake professional training in law, accountancy, journalism, business administration, teaching, social work or nursing.
English Language Requirements
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