MA International Relations

The International Relations MA course offered by De Montfort University, located in Leicester, is a well-rounded program designed to develop critical understanding of international relations in a global context. It's highly beneficial for those aspiring to careers in diplomacy, international security, international organisations or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and further academic study.Course Content: This course offers the opportunity to explore theoretical insights into understanding our world today, from traditional approaches to more contemporary perspectives. Among the topics students will delve into include humanitarian and social issues, global inequality, war, political violence and insecurity to the final reflections on the future of international relations. During summertime, students have the option to develop practical skills relevant to a range of NGOs and public sector bodies, or to undertake a traditional dissertation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Foundations of International Relations Theory; Globalisation, Regionalism and Global Governance; Security Studies; International Political Economy; Research Methods; and either International Relations Placement or Dissertation over the summer. Future Careers: The comprehensive understanding of international interactions provided by this course prepares students for a range of careers across the public, private, and charitable sectors. Graduates have moved on to careers in local, national and international government, diplomatic service, international organisations (like the UN), NGOs, teaching, and further research at the PhD level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.