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Universities United Kingdom King's College London Courses International Relations MA

International Relations MA
at King's College London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 27,900
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Our International Relations MA is an opportunity to explore in depth a range of cutting edge topics including globalisation, ethics and human rights, the international political economy, war, political violence and security through the perspectives of politics and international relations, philosophy and social theory. You will be taught by some of the world's leading International Relations experts, who will help you to develop the skills to undertake an extended research project on a topic of your choice.

Key benefits

Unique opportunity to study in a multidisciplinary department devoted to the study of all aspects of war and conflict and the broad remit of international relations.
Develop skills of in-depth and critical analysis of international politics and world affairs, and become familiar with the latest, cutting-edge research in the discipline alongside up to date knowledge of world events as they unfold, including the new dimensions of international relations arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise of Chinese power, both military and economic.
You will be taught by some of the very best academics in the field. Our academic staff publish world-leading research and are committed to offering outstanding research-led teaching and training.
Be part of a vibrant research community of world-renowned staff and an international student body who are drawn from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
A chance to network and connect with visiting academics, government ministers, diplomats and other experts who are part of our War Studies community and give regular public lectures and seminars.
An opportunity to take advantage of our extensive and continually growing network of links with other departments, think-tanks, organisations, policymaking bodies and institutions both in the UK and abroad.
A focus on conceptual, methodological and analytical issues at the heart of international relations, will equip you with the forensic skills and in-depth knowledge required by a variety of professions.
Graduates from this programme have gone on to found careers in a variety of fields, including the UK government and security services, Non-Governmental Organisations, the EU, NATO, the UN (and its many agencies), academia, global charities, such as Oxfam, Greenpeace, and Amnesty International and multi-national corporations.
Our unrivalled location in the heart of London beside the River Thames brings outstanding advantages, including close proximity to the Royal Courts of Justice, leading NGOs and research institutions, Westminster and London's legal quarter.

Course Content
Structure

Required modules
Courses are divided into modules. If you are a part-time student, in your first year, you will take Theories, Concepts & Methods in International Relations and up to 60 credits worth of optional modules.

You are required to take the following modules:
- Theories, Concepts & Methods in International Relations (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 Credits)
Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 90 credits from a range of optional modules if a full-time student. If you are a part-time student you will typically take 60 credits from a range of optional modules in your first year that may include the below:
- War & Insurgency in the Middle East since 1945 (30 credits)
- Ethics in International Relations (15 credits)
- Transdisciplinary approaches to (In)Security (30 credits)
- Transitional Justice & International Criminal Law (15 credits)
- Power-Sharing Agreements in Deeply Divided Societies (15 credits)
- Diplomacy & Foreign Policy (30 credits)
Or choose from a range of optional modules available within the Department of War Studies. Please Note: the optional modules available change each year and are therefore only made accessible to enrolled students during the module allocation process.
Entry Requirement
Standard requirements
- A minimum High 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 67% or above.
- If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Other requirements
- Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 67% across all years of study) in history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject.
- In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 67% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 67% or above in the UK marking scheme.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

UK:
Full time: £16,200 per year

International:
Full time: £29,310 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
- The UK deposit is £500.
- The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
Career Prospect
War Studies Graduates go on to work for NGOs, the FCO, the MOD, the Home Office, the European Union, NATO, the UN and other international organisations or pursue careers in journalism, finance, academia, the diplomatic services, the armed forces and more. Recent posts held by our alumni include Threat Analyst, Director of Political Violence Forecasting, Research Advisor at NATO Defence College, Researcher in NGOs such as Amnesty International and Oxfam.

Cost Of Studying At King's College London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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International Relations MA at King's College London