
Overview
The International Relations from University of Birmingham explores issues and problems crucial to international politics, which are of international, regional and national importance. It promotes the study of those problems through theoretical, ethical and practical inquiry, drawing on the expertise of a large and diverse team of research-active international relations specialists. It is designed for students who are either familiar with the study of international politics at undergraduate level or who are enthusiastic to focus on this area of study at the postgraduate level.
As a postgraduate student in POLSIS you will also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events. You will be welcomed as a member of the international relations and security research group. This group includes members of academic staff and postgraduate research students who meet regularly to discuss their own research, recent publications and to organise research events including inviting visiting speakers.
The course covers both long establish fields of study such as war, security, foreign policy and diplomacy and new research agendas such as rising powers, global justice, and gender issues. The core aims are to provide an introduction to International Relations Theory for those students new the subject and to ground theoretical studies in a range of concrete puzzles, problems and dilemmas. Gradually, week by week, we will build to the level of deep knowledge and understanding of this diverse field. A further aim is to prepare you to conduct independent research and analyses of international politics.
Career
Graduates from the School have gone on to work in a range of careers, with recent graduates working with organisations such as the United Nations, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, local authorities in the UK and overseas and the Department for International Development.
The School takes employability very seriously and as well as linking students to the central careers services, also incorporates opportunities to enhance their employment prospects, including highlighting work experience opportunities, encouraging volunteering in extra-curricular projects (such as student seminars and events) and by inviting backgrounds for students to meet.
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Courses include:
- International Relations Theory
- Dilemmas in International Relations
- Dissertation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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International Relations International Development International Business View 380 other Masters in International Development in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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General requirements
For the MA programme you require a good Honours degree or its equivalent. For those whose first language is not English, an IELTS Certificate is required.
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International
21960 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21960 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
10170 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10170 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Masters:
- £9,810 FT (UK)
- £4,905 PT (UK)
- £21,240 FT (International)
- £6,540 FT (UK)
- £3,270 PT (UK)
- £14,160 FT (International)
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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