University of Essex
MSc International Relations
Colchester, United Kingdom
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LANGUAGES
English
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Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
MSc International Relations
We live in an increasingly interconnected and globalised world where events that unfold on other continents can affect our lives very quickly. Sometimes politicians are able to work together in a search for solutions but disagreement, and even the possibility of conflict, never seems far away.
Our most popular course, MSc International Relations, attracts students from all over the world. You focus on general theoretical perspectives of the discipline, providing the tools for you to understand historical and contemporary events. The emphasis is on explaining and understanding international events, rather than simply the intellectual history of international relations as a field.
You also take optional modules from a large selection offered by our department, including:
- Global environmental issues
- Democracies in Europe
- Forecasting global trends
- International security
- Conflict resolution
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Theories of International Relations
- Advanced Research Methods
- Theory and Explanation in Political Science
- MA Dissertation
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Career Opportunities
All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.
Our MA International Relations will help you develop key employability skills which will make you attractive to both the public and private sector, including analytical reasoning, research design, communication and report writing.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high-profile organisations:
- The Civil Service
- Local government
- The World Bank
- The United Nations
- NATO
- YouGov and YouGov America
Program delivery
- Courses are designed to provide you with an advanced understanding of either the politics of a geographical area or an aspect of the discipline
- Courses include both compulsory and optional modules, so the course can be tailored to fit your interests and aspirations
- Learn through discussion and problem-solving
- Lab sessions allow you to improve your technical research skills
- We encourage students to attend national conferences to meet researchers and discuss their work