MA International Relations

The International Relations MA programme at the University of Birmingham aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the complexities defining the world politics in the 21st century. It provides students with advanced training in the methodology and theory of international relations, encouraging in-depth exploration of key issues and debates in contemporary international politics.Course Content: The course comprises three compulsory modules that introduce students to international relations and research methods, and provide a basis for their 15,000-word dissertation. In addition to the compulsory modules, students will have the opportunity to choose optional modules that align with their specific interests.Key Modules: The compulsory modules are ‘Theories of Global Cooperation’, ‘Research Methods’ and ‘Dissertation’. The optional modules cover diverse aspects of international relations, including ‘Gender and Global Governance’, ‘British Foreign Policy’, ‘Nuclear Weapons and International Order’, ‘Policing International Order’, among others.Future Careers: The programme prepares students for a variety of careers, such as roles in government and policy-making bodies, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and academia. The course also provides a solid foundation for those wishing to further pursue PhD research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.