Queen Mary University of London- MA International Relations

With a long and proud history stretching back to 1785 and beyond, QMUL believes in a plethora of diverse ideas and how that will help them achieve the previously unthinkable. A Russell Group University educates students with a range of undergraduate and Master's degrees. A community of students representing over 160 countries, makes QMUL one of the most internationally diverse institutions in the world

This postgraduate programme has been designed to highlight the necessity of theory to understanding world politics. Its core modules include:

• Contemporary World Politics: Theories, Concepts, Themes
• War and International Security
• Themes and Cases in US Foreign Policy
• Globalization and the International Political Economy of Development
• Dissertation

The aim of this programme is to challenge you to develop your analytical skills and subject knowledge further. It is expected from the student to gain expertise within areas such as international security, international political economy, and the impact of the changes associated with globalization on the study of international relations and US foreign policy.

This programme offers 3 award options:

• MSc International Public Policy – requires accomplishing 4 modules and dissertation
• PGDip International Public Policy – requires accomplishing 4 modules without dissertation
• PGCert International Public Policy – requires accomplishing 2 modules

Discussion forums will encourage you to interact with your peers, sharing opinions and debating current topics and issues in your field. You will also have the chance to engage with members of the academic team during regular webinars.

"The networking you get in a university like this is impressive."

In order to qualify for the programme, the following criteria need to be met:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in politics or a related discipline
• IELTS 7.0 (including 6.5 in the writing component) if your first language is not English