Course Details
Course Name
MA International Relations
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Humanities
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7410
Outside EU: 17370
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
This course gives you a grounding in the approaches to understanding contemporary international society. It provides the expertise for a range of careers where you need an advanced understanding of contemporary international society. It covers international dynamics through a range of theoretical, empirical and area-based approaches relevant in the workplace.
Our Research
93% of Politics research outputs world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
As a student on this course you develop:
advanced knowledge and understanding of areas such as international relations theory and international studies topics
knowledge of the more important approaches and methods in social science research and the techniques required to carry out advanced research
theoretical and practical research skills, including the synthesis of materials from a variety of primary and secondary sources
You develop the specialist knowledge and research skills through rigorous training in international relations theory and in theories and approaches to the study of politics. This enables you to embark on a career with significant international dimensions or pursue a postgraduate research degree in international studies.
We have a student-run Politics Postgraduate Society which brings together MA and PhD students to organise academic and social events. The Society runs
professional development seminars, led by academic staff
seminars delivered by fellow postgraduates
round-table discussions with staff and visitors
the 'New Voices' seminar series, for exciting young external speakers
a weekly film night during term time
Key staff include Professor Hartmut Behr.