Overview

You develop advanced theoretical knowledge on international relations theory, gain a thorough understanding of positive and normative political theory to interpret realism, liberalism, constructivism and critical social theories which are pivotal theories to comprehend how and why states, international organisations, financial institutions and non-state actors behave in certain situations in international politics.

In addition, you study drivers of armed conflict and terrorism to articulate how states perceive a variety of threats that are debatably ever increasing in the aftermath of 9/11.

This is why international law is significantly covered to provide comprehension on controls and protection in armed conflict, human rights and prohibition on a variety of unethical modes of warfare.

You critically examine a range of decisions made on the application of diplomacy, positive peace, peacekeeping, ceasefires, human rights, humanitarianism, justice and interventionism from the Cold War period and beyond. The assessments are broad ranging enhance your skills with academic and report writing, presentations and how to write a research project.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the International Relations (Applied) course from Teesside University may enter an international organisation, NGO, not-for-profit charity organization, policy or advocacy group, research consortium, human rights campaigning, humanitarian agency, legal assistant, academic, war journalist or foreign office.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Practice

Diplomacy and Peacekeeping in Practice

Dissertation

Drivers of Armed Conflict

International Trade Law

Social Research Methods

The Responsibility to Protect and Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Start date: September or January (international applicants only)

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations International Business Political Science View 414 other Masters in International Business in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Minimum lower second class honours degree.
Mature students without a degree may be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate professional experience and/or other relevant qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

10000 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 10000 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4968 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4968 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Middlesbrough

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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