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MA International Relations and Global Crises
at Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,385
Country Rank#64
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations
Explore the political, cultural, social and economic crises facing the world today.
Learn how patterns of power, knowledge and inequality are produced and reproduced globally.
Develop practical expertise in non-violent communication and conflict resolution.

On this timely course, you explore contemporary perspectives, concepts and events that challenge how knowledge about international relations (IR) is produced and how crises can be overcome. Explore the problematic assumptions about race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality and geography which IR can be based upon, and study contemporary topics including the resurgence of populist nationalism, international terrorism, regional and national cohesion and insecurity, war and conflict, and peace-making.

Course Content

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. Please be aware that due to the way in which this particular MA is structured, not all the taught modules listed here will be offered in any given year and therefore may be subject to change. For further information on the structure of the MA please contact the course leader.


Module	Credits
Communities In Crisis	15
Decolonising And Decentering International Relations	30
Dissertation	45
European (Dis)Integration	15
Gender And Sexualities In Global Context	15
International Relations In Theory And Practice	30
Parties And Politics In 21St Century Britain: Crisis Or Convergence?	15
Peacemaking Communication	15
Research Methods	15
Seminar Series/Conference Organisation	15
Terrorism: Violent Threat And Security Response	15
The Rise (And Fall) Of The Welfare State In International Society	15
Western Political Theory In/And Crisis	15

Entry Requirement
A UK undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in international relations, politics, or related field (or an equivalent overseas qualification). It is expected that students are proficient in the English language and, where appropriate, have an overall 6.5 in IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing. In some circumstances, students without traditional undergraduate qualifications will be considered. It is envisaged that these applicants will have relevant work experience.
Fees & Scholarships
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course without work experience placement or £11,410 with work experience placement.

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course without work experience placement or £17,885 with work experience placement.
Career Prospect
This course prepares you for a career in
- non-governmental organisations
- international organisations
- the voluntary sector
- the civil service
- parliamentary or political research
- international development
- political think tanks
- teaching
a wide range of graduate schemes across many different professions with an international focus further academic study, such as PhD research

Cost Of Studying At Sheffield Hallam University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA International Relations and Global Crises at Sheffield Hallam University