MA in International Relations

Modules:
 

• Evolution of International Relations
• Dissertation and Research Skills in International Relations
• International Security
• International Political Economy
• China and Contemporary Geopolitics
• The United States in World Affairs, 1945-2001
• Middle East Security
• Democracy and Intervention
• The Migrant and the Law

• A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a essay-based subject (Social Science, History, Law, Humanities, Geography, English Literature) with personal statement showing interest and background knowledge or 3 months relevant work experience.
   

Applicants with a 2:2 in a non-related subject in which essays are not a core mode of assessment (e.g. maths, natural sciences) will be considered on an individual basis.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)

• Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

• BrunELT: 63% (min 58% in all areas)

• TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all) 

International Fees Per Year

£19,330 full-time

Within the UK, students with no service experience have gone on to work for the British Security Service, the Metropolitan Police Counter-Terrorism Centres, the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and other departments of government. Many students have noted to that the innovative studies they undertook on programme were important topics of discussion in their interviews. Those already in Government employment have successfully used their MAs to leverage promotion or commissioning.

Students who have sought work in the private sector have likewise had success. Former MAISS students have gone to work for large banks conducting market analysis, to large oil-industry firms, to large consultancies such as McKinsey & Co, to specialist private analysis firms such as MS Risk and cyber security firm Digital Shadows.