MAInternational Relations

The International Relations MA at the University of Sheffield is a comprehensive course that challenges students to understand and critically analyse complex global issues. The course is cross-disciplinary and uses a variety of approaches to engage students in comprehensive discourses around international relations, global politics and international law. Course Content: The course encompasses a detailed study of contemporary theories of international relations, political concepts, debates centered around global governance, international policies and how international law impacts global politics. Key Modules: The course is structured around a number of core and optional modules. Core modules include International Law in the Contemporary World Arena, International Relations: Theoretical Approaches, and Research Methods for Politics. Students also get to choose from a range of optional modules such as Global Justice, Perspectives on Security, Feminist Political Theory, and much more.Future Careers: This MA could lead to a career in government, an international organisation, a non-governmental organisation, or academia. Graduate careers in these sectors often require extensive knowledge of complex global issues, an understanding of how to conduct high-level research, and strong communication skills. This course is designed to equip students with these skills, and to provide relevant work experience whilst studying, thanks to the university's strong connections with industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.