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International Relations MA

Coventry University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Coventry University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-MAY-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

If you are interested in pursuing an international career in government, public administration, diplomacy, policy formation or research, this master’s degree aims to help you understand and interpret issues and challenges facing our increasingly interconnected world.

Covering themes as varied as globalisation, international law, international trade, diplomacy, war and peace, it builds on the strength and expertise that the School of Humanities has in the field of international politics and security. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on theories and practice from political science, history, sociology, economics and cultural studies, among others.

Course information

This fascinating course explores the emerging discipline of international relations, from a theoretical and historical perspective and in the context of issues and events in contemporary politics and society.

How you'll be assessed

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include essays, a dissertation, reviews, reports, reflective writing, practical coursework, presentations and a management consultancy project.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes. Assessments may include exams, individual assignments or group work elements.

Career prospects

Employers are looking for individuals with the ability to work across different cultures, to manage teams and possess problem-solving and critical analysis skills.

As well as giving you the opportunity to achieve two additional awards, the CMI accredited Global Professional Development module will help set you apart in a competitive job market. It'll aim to provide practical leadership skills to critically evaluate and develop solutions for complex, inter-related, multi-faceted issues that you will experience in your future organisations.

Application deadline

31 August 2022

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

VIEW PROFILE
Coventry University Group has more than 16,000 international students from 162 countries studying in the UK.
You can get peer mentoring support from day one of your studies through mentoring programme Vygo.
You can access one-to-one support from enrolment to graduation and beyond. Success Coaches can connect you with a range of helpful services and opportunities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    69th out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    117 55%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    67th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    8th

    3

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