Overview
The MSc (International Relations) programme offered by Nanyang Technological University is designed to help students better comprehend the ever-changing international scene. It aims to:
- Develop analytical skills on a wide range of international and transnational issues in an increasingly complex world
- Integrate theory with policy across the spectrum from traditional issues of military security to non-traditional concerns such as energy and food security
- Inculcate a systematic understanding of the relationships among states and non-state actors in a globalised international system
- Provide a sound basis for policy analysis in new and creative ways appropriate in an everchanging policy environment
Present-day international relations is no longer the exclusive preserve of war, peace and strategic diplomacy. The “high politics” of yesteryear have expanded in scope to accommodate an array of concerns, encompassing international trade and investment, ethnic conflict, terrorism and insurgency, and “non-traditional” security issues relating to the environment, energy, water and health. All of these are inter-related, often in complex and multi-dimensional ways.
Against this backdrop, the management of conflict and the search for equity and justice are becoming more challenging by the day. The traditional approach to security is being subsumed by newer concepts such as comprehensive security. At the same time, global and regional multilateral institutions are experimenting with new techniques of dealing with conflict, such as preventive diplomacy and humanitarian intervention, often with mixed results.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses Included:
- The Study of International Relations
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Critical Security Studies
- International Relations of Northeast Asia
- International Relations of South Asia
- The Study of Institutions
- Japanese Foreign Policy
- European Union and Contemporary European Security
- An Introduction to International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Global Governance
- Current Topics and Controversies in U.S. Foreign Policy
- The International Politics of Islam: Ideas, Actors and Contemporary Issues
- International Politics of Communication IR6025 Global Governance
- Global Environmental Politics
- US-China Relations
- Quantitative Methods in the Study of International Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
27 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International RelationsAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree with honours from a Singapore university (or overseas equivalent)
- Standardised Test Scores: test scores for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) must be submitted by all applicants except those with undergraduate degrees from universities where English was the medium of instruction.
- A provisional degree certificate or a university letter stating the expected graduation date is required for applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate studies. The original degree certificate must be provided for verification at the point of matriculation, otherwise candidates will not be admitted to the masters programme
Tuition Fee
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International
14149 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14149 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
9261 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9261 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
12600 S$ National19250 S$ International
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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