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International Relations (Distance Learning) MA

University of Portsmouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Online/Distance learning

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

OverviewExplore the complexities of contemporary world affairs on this MA International Relations, which you can study full-time or part-time alongside work or military service via distance learning.You'll delve into the issues central to national and international security and conflict, including terrorism and political violence, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and the impact of social movements, political resistance, cyber activism and rebellion.With access to the entire course online, you'll learn how to challenge conventional thinking, develop your own perspectives, and take part in key debates about international relations, civil society and global politics. You'll sharpen your ability to analyse and critically assess, both in person and in the writing of reports, essays and policy briefs.After the course, you'll be ready to contribute positively towards matters at the heart of global conflict and international security and defence. You'll be well prepared to progress further within a current military career, or for roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications.Course highlightsStudy essential debates, such as how nuclear and other security threats have evolved, whether global civil society can promote security, development and rights, how terrorism and political violence shape domestic and political affairs, and the role the EU endeavours to play in global politicsDevelop specialist knowledge in areas relating to security, defence and international conflictLearn from expert academics who are contributing to the latest international relations research, and hear expert guest lecturers respond to current global events, such as the conflict in UkraineBe able to immerse yourself in an international relations topic of your choice through your dissertation

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 9,400per year

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    52nd out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    111 51%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    61st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    30th

    10

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