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International Relations and Global Crises at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will be delivered at our Collegiate campus during the 2024/25 academic year while we get our new facilities ready. After that you will study in brand new facilities at City campus. Course Summary

  • Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations.
  • Explore the political, cultural, social, and economic crises facing the world today.
  • Learn how patterns of power, knowledge and inequality are reproduced globally.
  • Develop practical expertise in non-violent communication and conflict resolution.
This course examines the complex worlds we live in. You’ll explore issues of race, class, gender and geography to challenge how knowledge about contemporary international relations is produced. By studying topics such as terrorism, war, security and peace-making. You’ll gain critical and practical skills to understand how global crises manifest and can be overcome. How you learn On this course you’ll discuss international relations and global crises with our expert academics and your fellow students. You’ll analyse contemporary international issues in-depth – critically examining the discipline of international relations itself, to unpack the relationship between theory and practice. The teaching and design of the modules you’ll study are both informed by our team’s ongoing research and expertise. We use consistent block-teaching times, helping you plan your commitments outside of university. You learn through:
  • interactive workshops
  • lectures and seminars
  • independent study
  • personal supervision
  • practical activities and group work
  • special guest lectures
Key themes Throughout the course you’ll learn critical and practical skills, helping you make sense of the complexities and contradictions of world politics. Core modules cover the origins of international relations, key events, issues and crises of the past and present. You’ll learn why we should seek to decolonise and decentre how knowledge about international relations is produced and reproduced. All modules provide a solid knowledge foundation upon which you can fulfil your potential, whether you’re new or returning to the discipline of international relations. Applied learning Throughout the course, your learning, research, and assessments will be tied to real-world issues within international relations. You’ll produce portfolios of work that explore and analyse these issues from theoretical and practical perspectives, learning to communicate these complex ideas in a supportive environment. In the module Peacebuilding Communication, you’ll develop practical expertise such as non-violent communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills. You’ll also undertake an independent project where you’ll apply the learning and skills you’ve developed. You’ll produce either a dissertation on a topic of your choosing, or a high-level critical policy evaluation of an international intervention designed to address a contemporary global crisis. Within this module you’ll work with other students to organise a conference. Networking Opportunities You’ll be part of an active community in the politics and international relations subject group, our department and the wider university. In the subject group we’ll conduct research projects and publish academic books and articles in areas such as: 
  • charity and community work
  • the European Union and NATO
  • international migration
  • the politics of welfare, terrorism, and counterterrorism
  • the political theory of new social movements
  • gender, war and security studies

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Compulsory modules Independent Project In International Relations Peacebuilding Communication Regional (Dis)Integration & (In)Security Rethinking International Relations And Global Crises The Rise (And Fall) Of The Welfare State In International Society

Assessment method

Coursework Practical

Entry requirements

A UK undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in international relations, politics, or related field (or an equivalent overseas qualification). It is expected that students are proficient in the English language and, where appropriate, have an overall 6.5 in IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing. In some circumstances, students without traditional undergraduate qualifications will be considered. It is envisaged that these applicants will have relevant work experience. If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

English language requirements

It is expected that students are proficient in the English language and, where appropriate, have an overall 6.5 in IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Politics/MA-International-Relations-and-Global-Crises/Full-time/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

International Relations and Global Crises at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS