MA International Relations
Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The MA International Relations at The University of Lincoln is an interdisciplinary programme drawing on politics, economics, history, sociology, international law, geography, and cultural studies to examine conflict, global inequalities, sovereignty, and human rights. It emphasizes advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, links you with research-active tutors, and offers face-to-face teaching, research seminars, external speakers, and overseas study trips.
Career Outcomes: Postgraduate study can advance your career or prepare you for research. Graduates may enter the diplomatic service, development agencies, the non-government sector, journalism, consultancy, international organisations, public sector or work as policy analysts, researchers, project managers, or academics.
This degree is an interdisciplinary programme, drawing upon politics, economics, history, sociology, international law, geography and cultural studies to explore global issues such as conflict, global inequalities, sovereignty, and human rights.
Students are able to examine complex political issues such as conflict, and democratisation. The programme aims to prepare students for future study and research, as well as for potential employment in areas such as the diplomatic service, development agencies, the non-government sector, journalism, consultancy, international and regional organisations, and the public sector.
Students join a thriving community of scholars and may have access to a range of extracurricular activities including external speakers and overseas study trips.
The programme connects students with tutors who have wide-ranging research expertise and can support students in their personal research and career paths. It places considerable emphasis on advanced research methods, enabling students to hone qualitative and quantitative research skills, and supporting them in becoming confident researchers in their own right. Students are invited to attend the School’s research seminar series.
- The MA International Relations places considerable emphasis on advanced research methods, enabling students to hone qualitative and quantitative research skills, and supporting them in becoming confident researchers in their own right.
- The programme draws on a range of subject specialisms within the School of Social and Political Sciences and connects students with tutors who are research leaders in their respective fields of study.
- The atmosphere in the School of Social and Political Sciences is collegial and friendly. All students are invited to attend the School’s research seminar series. Tutors are approachable and keen to support students on their personal research and career paths.
Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching
At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.
We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
- Critical Reading in the Social and Political Sciences (Core)
- Globalisation (Core)
- Master's Dissertation in International Relations (Core)
- Researching Social and Political Sciences (Core)
- Theories and Concepts in International Relations (Core)
- Analysing Policy Success and Failure (Option)†
- Comparative Legislatures (Option)†
- Global Health: Policy and Practice (Option)†
- Global Issues in Gender and Sexuality (Option)†
- Masculinities, Power and Society (Option)†
- Political Analysis (Option)†
- Politics and Public Policy (Option)†
- Terrorism (Option)†
- Transition From Communism to Post-Communism (Option)†
- U.S. Exceptionalism (Option)†
How You Study
The learning and teaching strategy adopted within MA International Relations reflects a commitment to self-directed, student-centred learning, with an emphasis on applied analytical skills.
This degree offers a distinctive range of modules, drawing upon the existing research and teaching expertise in the School of Social and Political Sciences to deliver an academically rigorous and contemporary programme. Please note that the availability of optional modules may vary depending on student numbers and staff availability.
This programme aims to develop specialist subject knowledge and equip students with a set of transferable skills relevant to further academic study and employment. The incorporation of a strong research methods element within the MA is designed to enhance employability and the development of transferable skills.
Students are taught using a range of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Lectures are designed to introduce students to key themes and perspectives, generate enthusiasm for further enquiry, provide illustrative examples, and signpost substantive issues.
Seminars and workshops provide students with an environment for more interactive learning and reflection, aimed at deepening their critical understanding of the subject matter. These sessions are organised in a variety of ways, including tutor or student-led discussions, presentations, and problem-solving exercises, normally centred on a particular theme.
Tutorials are available to students on an individual or small-group basis as a means of supporting the preparation of individual or group assignments, offering feedback on progress, dealing with any particular learning difficulties, and offering advice on specific choices within the module programme. E-learning will be supported through the use of the University’s virtual learning environment.
Contact and Independent Study
Full-time students on this programme can expect to receive approximately eight hours of contact time per week. However, this may vary depending on which optional modules are selected.
The research methods modules in this programme are taught in weekly two-hour sessions and the remaining modules are primarily taught through two-hour weekly lecture and seminar sessions.
In addition, students are expected to attend personal tutor groups, dissertation workshops, and meetings with their tutors and dissertation supervisor.
We expect that a full-time student on this course would engage in at least four hours of self-study for every hour of lecture and seminar time. This equates to 32 hours of self-study per week.
How You Are Assessed
The programme is designed to expose students to a range of different forms of assessment and to develop a range of academic, professional, and work-relevant skills such as public speaking.
Students will have the chance to develop written communication skills through essays, report writing, and independent study, all of which are designed to expand students' skills in professional and academic writing.
The development of high-level research skills is a central feature of the programme and students will be expected to develop these through the core research methods module and apply them in their dissertation. Further research skills are also embedded in assessments throughout other core and optional modules.
Critical, analytical, and reflexive thinking is central to all assessments. IT skills are embedded in many modules and include word processing, digital data management and presentation, statistical data handling, the use of electronic search engines, and other resources.
How You Study
The learning and teaching strategy adopted within the MA International Relations reflects a commitment to self-directed, student-centred learning, with an emphasis on applied analytical skills.
This degree offers a distinctive range of modules, drawing upon the existing research and teaching expertise in the School of Social and Political Sciences to deliver an academically rigorous and contemporary Program. Please note that the availability of optional modules may vary depending on student numbers and staff availability.
This Program aims to develop specialist subject knowledge and equip students with a set of transferable skills relevant to further academic study and employment. The incorporation of a strong research methods element within the MA is designed to enhance employability and development of transferable skills.
Students are taught using a range of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Lectures are designed to introduce students to key themes and perspectives, generate enthusiasm for further enquiry, provide illustrative examples, and to signpost substantive issues.
Seminars and workshops provide students with an environment for more interactive learning and reflection, aimed at deepening critical understanding of the subject matter. These sessions are organised in a variety of ways, including tutor or student-led discussions, presentations, and problem-solving exercises, normally centred on a particular theme.
Tutorials are available to students on an individual or small-group basis as a means of supporting the preparation of individual or group assignments, offering feedback on progress, dealing with any particular learning difficulties, and offering advice on specific choices within the module Program. E-learning will be supported through use of the University's virtual learning environment.
Contact and Independent Study
Full-time students on this Program can expect to receive approximately eight hours of contact time per week. However, this may vary depending on which optional modules are selected.
The research methods modules on this Program are taught in weekly two-hour sessions and the remaining modules are primarily taught through two-hour weekly lecture and seminar sessions.
In addition, students are expected to attend personal tutor groups, dissertation workshops, and meetings with their tutors and dissertation supervisor.
We expect that a full-time student on this course would engage in at least four hours of self-study for every one hour of lecture and seminar time. This equates to 32 hours of self-study per week.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the University of Lincoln website for more information.
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