Overview
Within this International Relations programme from Queen's University Belfast students are thus able to balance engagement with core content in the field of International Relations with active development of their own areas of specialisation as they progress through choosing elective courses according to their own interests. Among the central aims of the programme is the provision of high-quality methodological and research design training needed to conduct independent research projects to an academically accredited standard. This culminates in the final dissertation stage of the programme. Recent students' dissertation topics have included: Jihadi use of social media; Russian foreign and security policy after the Ukraine conflict; Extreme right-wing terrorism and the internet; Russian private military actors; EU defence policy after BREXIT; Baltic security and the future of NATO; Paramilitarism and the Northern Irish border; Indian defence and security in relation to rising China; The limits of ‘truth and reconciliation’ in conflict resolution.
Career opportunities
All of the programmes offered in the School provide our graduates with the skills to pursue a wide range of careers in the private, public and voluntary sectors. International Relations graduates go on to an extraordinarily broad range of careers. Typical examples include:
- International Non-Governmental Organisation roles (humanitarian, conflict resolution, environmental, development etc.)
- Media and journalism
- Government, diplomacy and international civil service roles
- Military and intelligence careers
- Political risk analysis
- Political research, lobbying and consultancy roles with an international focus
- Think-tank research
- Academic careers in IR and cognate disciplines
- Business roles involving significant transnational trade or operations
- International Non-Governmental Organisations including: humanitarian, conflict resolution, environmental, development etc.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Political Economy
- Global Ireland
- Feminism(s), Gender and Global Politics
- Diplomacy and Influence in International Affairs
- Conflict Intervention
- Freedom and modernity
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject, or a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject with relevant professional experience.
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7700 GBP / year≈ 7700 GBP / year
Additional Details
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £10,400
Living costs
Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Relations.
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