Programme Specifications
International Relations (Specialist)
1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University
2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University
2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University
3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University
4 : Final Award
Master of Arts
5 : Programme title
International Relations (Specialist)
6 : UCAS code
L287S
7 : QAA Subject Benchmark
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
8 : Date of publication
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
9 : Educational aims of the programme
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
10 : Intended learning outcomes
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
10.1 : Knowledge and understanding
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
10.2 : Skills and other attributes
Information provided by Department of International Politics:
10.3 : Transferable/Key skills
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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards
MA International Relations (Specialist) [L287S]
Academic Year: 2024/2025 scheme - available from 2020/2021
Duration (studying Full-Time): 1 years Semester 1
IPM1920
International Politics
Semester 2
Semester 1
IPM0420
Intelligence, Security and International Relations in the 20th Century
IPM0720
Thoughts of War: Strategic Theory and Thinkers
IPM2220
Fear, Cooperation and Trust in World Politics
IPM4620
Global Politics of Middle Powers
IPM8220
Warfare in the 21st Century
Semester 2
IPM0620
Indigenous Politics
IPM1120
Critical Security Studies: Contemporary Theories
IPM1520
War and Peace in the Middle East
IPM1720
Futures for International Relations Theory
IPM2120
Research in Politics and International Studies
IPM3720
Knowledge and Expertise in International Politics
IPM6820
Security Policy in the European Union
Semester 3
IPM0060
Dissertation
12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an
important role within the overall framework for supporting students and
their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in
helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where
to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student
experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by
Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.
13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk
14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic
review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are
meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and
disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.
15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality
Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.
15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality
Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by
Faculties and Academic Board at university level.
16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the
current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The
periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the
effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to
assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the
responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered
successfully.