Overview
The new International Relations and Security Studies programme at the University of Bradford explores themes of peace and conflict studies, including:
- war, violence and security-building between and within states and regions
- tackling WMD, conventional arms proliferation, political violence and terrorism
- development and operation of international and regional institutions
- past and present transnational challenges in international and regional diplomacy
- contemporary global challenges such as environmental degradation, trafficking/crime and migration
You will have the opportunity to take specialist pathways, including specialising in selected regions (Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean), with opportunities for selected study visits, or take thematic specialisms including international governance, modern diplomacy, security studies, or political violence and terrorism.
The programme is delivered by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development, which maintains an international reputation as a centre for excellence in research, teaching, training and policy engagement (in particular in the fields of disarmament and arms control). This means your teaching will not only be research-informed but also delivered by staff well-positioned to facilitate policy and practitioner engagement.
Career prospects
The programme emphasises and develops skills required by employers such as conflict analysis, leadership and decision-making.
Our postgraduate politics courses were ranked 2nd in the UK for employability in the 2018 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The International System in Theory and Context
- Contemporary Security Challenges
- Environment, Trafficking, Crime: Transnational Issues Int'l Governance
- African Politics and Security Dynamics
- Applied Conflict Research
- Issues in Development Theory
- Security and Development in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Areas
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- Only January intake for part-time students.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Terrorism & Security View 555 other Masters in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above.
- GCSE grade 4 or C or above in English (or equivalent qualification).
Tuition Fee
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International
18566 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18566 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7554 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7554 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time
- Home: £3,778 per year
Living costs for Bradford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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