MA International Relations

The International Relations MA course offered by the University of Leicester is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of international relations by exploring a variety of theories, historical trends and comparative analyses. The course allows students to delve into security, diplomatic or foreign policy issues to strengthen their understanding of real-world problems and their solutions.Course Content: The course encompasses a wide range of INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS topics including security issues, international organization and globalisation, terrorism, foreign policy and diplomatic studies. Students have the option to also undertake a dissertation based on their personal interest and career aspirations. The course also includes a 2-day Model United Nations simulation and offers optional field trips.Key Modules: The core modules of the course include Politics of International Security, Modern Diplomacy, International Organisation: The UN System, Political Economy of International Security, and Dissertation. Optional modules incorporate a wide selection of topics such as Security, Sovereignty and International Borders, The Cyprus Conflict and EU Accession, US Public Policy and Terrorism, and more.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have gone onto successful careers in various sectors like civil service, NGOs, and in companies with a focus on international business. The course also provides solid groundwork for pursuing a PhD or embarking on a research career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.