MA in International Relations Research

at University of Manchester

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Research Design and Skills
• Graduate Seminar in International Relations Theory
• Critical Approaches in International Politics
• Philosophy of Politics Research
• Dissertation
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods
• Migration, Mobility and Displacement in the Contemporary World
• Power and Resistance in Postcolonial Societies
• Governing in an Unjust World: Justice and International Relations

Academic entry qualification overview
 

• We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
• When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
   

English language
 

Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:
 

• IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5

• TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757

• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70
   

You are not required to submit an English language certificate at the time of application, however if you are eligible for an offer it will be subject to meeting our English language requirements.

• MA (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): 15000
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £23,000

Former graduates have gone on to work for international organisations including NATO, the UNDP, or for foreign offices.

The course would also be suitable for students wishing to go into teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of international politics coupled with an excellent capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage.