Overview

This International Relations programme offered at Queen Mary University of London is taught in conjunction with the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) and is an approved pathway for ESRC 1+3 PhD studentship funding. Hone in on critical analytical skills, delve into key issues affecting the current political landscape and hold a lense to the most recent and exciting developments in world politics.

• Flexible programme - tailor the course to your career trajectory by performing independent research on any topic of your choice

• Professional skills development - including advance critical thinking, analytical, debating, communication and time management skills

What you'll study

 This makes the International Relations MRes an ideal springboard for advancement into a research-related role, or to continue on to further study.

This engaging research programme provides a sophisticated theoretical and applied understanding of international relations. It aims to provide you with advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and delves into specialised topics such as war and security, globalisation and development and US foreign policy.

The programme enables you to develop a set of analytical skills and knowledge that will allow you to think, talk and write critically about contemporary international issues, as well as building a firm foundation for further study.

Career paths

This programme will provide you with advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods which could help you work towards an MPhil or PhD.

During your studies you'll have access to one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops, and external guest speakers on topics such as careers in public affairs and working in parliament.

Graduates of International Relations have also gone on to work at companies such as:

• British Pakistan foundation

• Infectious Media

• Ministry of Energy

• Nazarbayev University

• Prism Data Management