Study Schemes

MA International Relations (Specialist) [L287S]

Academic Year: 2025/2026 scheme - available from 2020/2021

Duration (studying Full-Time): 1 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (20 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1

IPM1920

International Politics

Year 1 Options

In addition to the Degree Scheme core module, students on the Specialist pathway must take an additional 100 credits (5 modules) which may include 1 x 20 credit module outside the department if desired.

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

Part 2 Rules

Year 1 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3

IPM0060

Dissertation

or
GWM0060

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