International Relations (MSc) Postgraduate Programme By Birkbeck, University of London |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Course Overview

Join us on this   MSc International  Relations  as we  analyse   how  international  actors, including nation-states, multinational  corporations  and inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, interact and pursue often conflicting agendas beyond national borders.

Why choose this course?  

  • It  introduces you to influential scholarship in the field of  international relations ( IR )  by combining a focus on fundamental theoretical perspectives with comprehensive coverage of contemporary topics relating to both the Global North and Global South.
  • Our teaching draws on the diverse  expertise  of our research-active academics who are keen to share their insights and experience.  
  • You will  also  benefit  from  the  unique mix of  students drawn to  this course . Many will be  London-based professionals,  some of whom come from across the globe and  many of whom  have professional experience of international companies and organisations .

What you will learn

On this   course  you will  examin e  the changing nature of  trade, investment,  and their relationship with state and society.  You will also gain a  historical understanding of the evolution of  the  global  economy  and  its  governance institutions ,  including  UN agencies and bodies such as the World Trade Organi z ation,   and the ideas that shaped  them.

You  will then  be able  to  tailor your degree to your interests  or career aspirations ,  by  choosing   from a  rich  range of option modules   including  on  p olitical theory and sociology, war and conflict,  digital politics  and international  history ,  as well as  specialised regional politics   and  research skills   in   p olitics and  s ocial  s cience methods.

How you will learn  

Th is   MSc  International Relations  is  available to study full- or part-time.  It has an evening timetable with classes  in the evening, some of which may be offered on campus as well as online, depending on the module. It is  taught  via seminars,  lectures  and  small  group work .

You will complete the course by  applying the concepts and methods you have learnt to  write  a dissertation   on  the   topic  that interests you most , with supervision from one of our expert academics .

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Course Overview

Join us on this   MSc International  Relations  as we  analyse   how  international  actors, including nation-states, multinational  corporations  and inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, interact and pursue often conflicting agendas beyond national borders.

Why choose this course?  

  • It  introduces you to influential scholarship in the field of  international relations ( IR )  by combining a focus on fundamental theoretical perspectives with comprehensive coverage of contemporary topics relating to both the Global North and Global South.
  • Our teaching draws on the diverse  expertise  of our research-active academics who are keen to share their insights and experience.  
  • You will  also  benefit  from  the  unique mix of  students drawn to  this course . Many will be  London-based professionals,  some of whom come from across the globe and  many of whom  have professional experience of international companies and organisations .

What you will learn

On this   course  you will  examin e  the changing nature of  trade, investment,  and their relationship with state and society.  You will also gain a  historical understanding of the evolution of  the  global  economy  and  its  governance institutions ,  including  UN agencies and bodies such as the World Trade Organi z ation,   and the ideas that shaped  them.

You  will then  be able  to  tailor your degree to your interests  or career aspirations ,  by  choosing   from a  rich  range of option modules   including  on  p olitical theory and sociology, war and conflict,  digital politics  and international  history ,  as well as  specialised regional politics   and  research skills   in   p olitics and  s ocial  s cience methods.

How you will learn  

Th is   MSc  International Relations  is  available to study full- or part-time.  It has an evening timetable with classes  in the evening, some of which may be offered on campus as well as online, depending on the module. It is  taught  via seminars,  lectures  and  small  group work .

You will complete the course by  applying the concepts and methods you have learnt to  write  a dissertation   on  the   topic  that interests you most , with supervision from one of our expert academics .

Scholarships

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