MA Politics and International Relations Political Theory

at Durham University

Core modules:
 

• Ideologies and Political Thought OR Contemporary Political Philosophy

• International Relations Theory OR International Organisation

• Dissertation.

Examples of optional modules:

A choice of two options (which may include the following):
 

• Contemporary Political Philosophy

• Core Concepts in Political Science

• The Politics of the European Union

• Designing Political Inquiry

• Global Governance

• Global Political Theory

• Ideologies and Political Thought

• International Politics of the Middle East

• International Relations Theory

• International Organisations

• The Politics of East Asia.

• UK 2.1 Bachelor degree, or equivalent.
• A degree in the field of Social Sciences is preferable, however, in assessing the application we also take into account other facilitating factors such as relevant such as relevant experience in lieu of this requirement.
• Two satisfactory academic references. In cases of applicants who have significant relevant experience, one work-related reference and one academic reference would be considered appropriate.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £11,700 per year
• EU students    £23,600 per year
• Island students    £11,700 per year
• International students    £23,600 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

Our students go on to a wide range of successful careers including civil service and other government agencies, UN/INGOs/CSOs, journalism, media, teaching, law, banking and finance, diplomatic services and risk analysis.