International Relations

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The programme draws on the Departments expertise in the study of International Relations, International Security, Intelligence Studies, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy and the European Union, its member states, focusing on policy and institutional analysis, with contemporary and professional relevance.

The programme normally include a one week subsidised visit to the EUs institutions in Brussels for all interested students and can be taken with language training.

Students study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In addition, all MSc students undertake a 15,000 word dissertation on an approved subject related to the award for which they are registered.

Compulsory ModulesSemester 1 * International Relations Theory
* Research Methods

Semester 2 * Research Design
* International Politics

Optional Modules (choose two) * Institutions and Policy Making in the European Union
* Modern languages eg. French, German, Spanish
* Comparative Foreign Policy: Issues and Cases
* Theorising the Asia-Pacific
* Spanish Policy in the Americas
* Contemporary France and French Influence in the Wider World
* National Identity and Nationalism
* The Vigilant State: Intelligence and Security in the 21st Century
* The European Union in World Politics
* Independent Study

Good honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities discipline (politics, international relations, European studies and related fields).Acceptable English language qualification * GCSE English Language - Grade C or above * IELTS band 7.0 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking * TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 110 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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