MA International Relations

The International Relations MA course at the University of Northampton is a challenging and stimulating course that reflects the changing world of politics and international relations. With a focus on international relations in a global context, this course examines the complex interplay between issues of security, statehood and social changes. It provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the international system, as well as the functioning of state and non-state actors in shaping and responding to global, social and political shifts.Course Content: The content of the course includes exploring theories, operative concepts, institutions, and legal and policy implications of the global international order. The students will get a chance to analyse international politics and critically assess phenomena such as war, peace, diplomacy and factors shaping economic cooperation and conflict.Key Modules: Key Modules cover fields like Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, The Politics of the European Union, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, and Globalisation, Migration and Inclusion.Future Careers: On completion of the MA International Relations course, students can pursue a range of professions where an understanding of global politics is vital. Students could go on to work in diplomacy, the civil service, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international businesses to name a few. Students can also go on to further study at PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.