Course summary
Explore pressing issues and power struggles in today’s globalised world. You’ll examine how states and societies cooperate on our international relations postgraduate course, and question world politics and the global economy. You’ll get to know the key players, organisations, and policies that underpin world economies. You’ll challenge their aims. And discuss the obstacles they face. You’ll explore how systems impact individuals like refugees and protesters, as well as global problems like the climate emergency. You’ll have the freedom to pursue what interests you. This might involve scrutinising the Paris Agreement or analysing Fair Trade. Or examining social movements like the Yellow Vests, Flygskam, or pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. You can also study this course on-campus.
Modules
Semester 1 - Compulsory modules: International Relations in Theory and Practice (20 credits) Global Political Economy (20 credits) Advanced Research in International Relations (20 credits) Semester 2 - Compulsory modules: International Development (20 credits) Global Civil Society and Social Movements (20 credits) Critical Approaches to Terrorism (20 credits) Final Project - Compulsory modules: Dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted through a variety of assignments linked to the expected learning outcomes. Assignments will include: essays presentations projects reports your dissertation These will be spread over the year to provide constant feedback and assessment.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Students are normally required to have at least a second-class honours degree from a university in the UK or an equivalent qualification from countries outside the UK. The degree should be in an appropriate discipline. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9350 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9350 | Year 1 |
| International | £9350 | Year 1 |
| England | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9350 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9350 | Year 1 |
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
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP