Course summary

The MSc in International Relations provides a rigorous grounding in the study of international relations, politics, and development. It will equip you with the knowledge of methodologies appropriate to such study. WHY THIS PROGRAMME The programme provides you with: a comprehensive programme of study reflecting a broad picture of global politics in the 21st century. opportunities to reflect on theoretical and conceptual approaches to global politics knowledge of a range of relevant disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of world politics derived from the social sciences and humanities. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Drawing on a range of different disciplinary approaches – from Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, and Economic and Social History – the MSc in International Relations will survey the major contemporary challenges in world politics. In particular, it will focus on relations between state and non-state actors in the context of a globalized and interdependent world. The programme will also provide research training that will encompass both research skills and methodologies. The programme will conclude with a dissertation. This focused piece of work will permit you to develop your own ideas and demonstrate your capacity for original thought; while also building on the themes and issues covered in the full range of courses. Drawing on a range of different disciplinary approaches – from Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, and Economic and Social History – the MSc in International Relations will survey the major contemporary challenges in world politics. In particular, it will focus on relations between state and non-state actors in the context of a globalized and interdependent world. The programme will also provide research training that will encompass both research skills and methodologies. The programme will conclude with a dissertation. This focused piece of work will permit you to develop your own ideas and demonstrate your capacity for original thought; while also building on the themes and issues covered in the full range of courses. The programme provides you with:

• a comprehensive programme of study reflecting a broad picture of global politics in the 21st century.

• opportunities to reflect on theoretical and conceptual approaches to global politics

• knowledge of a range of relevant disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of world politics derived from the social sciences and humanities.