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United States Foreign Policy MA

University of Warwick

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Warwick

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

As a leading global power the United States Foreign Policy has a significant impact upon international relations. Warwick's MA focuses on the context of national security as well as wider aspects of foreign policy and its impact in areas like the economy.

Course Overview

The United States has a significant impact upon international relations both in terms of policy and academic scholarship. This significance has grown in the years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the subsequent 'war on terror' in ways that have been reflected in the development of the academic literature and in the increased level of interest in the subject area. This programme focuses on US foreign policy in the context of national security as well as wider aspects of the country’s foreign policy and its impact in the areas of the economy international relations and particularly security.

Teaching

Modules are taught via one 2-hour seminar per week. Seminars give you the opportunity to interact with leading scholars as well as with your peers to explore a set topic each week. Every seminar will be based on extensive guided reading you will do each week but there is no strict pattern to how sessions are run. This may include mini-lectures followed by discussion Q&A sessions organised debates peer presentations policy briefs small group work and other projects.

Assessment

Research essays and potentially other written assignments throughout the year culminating in a 10000 word dissertation at the end.

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including: Deloitte; Japan Ministry of Defense; Nationwide Building Society; The Cabinet Office; University of Kent; Transport for London and West Midlands Police. They have pursued roles such as: business and financial project management professionals; economists; finance officers; management consultants; business analysts and public services associate professionals.

Our Department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

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  • Careers in Government and Politics
  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
  • After your PAIS Master’s – What Next?
  • Assessment Centres and Interviews: an overview of what to expect for PAIS students

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,190per year

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

University information

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University of Warwick

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    University of Warwick, University of Warwick Coventry, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England

Students come to Warwick from approximately 150 countries.
Many scholarships available for overseas students.
On and off-campus accommodation options available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    172 80%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    7th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    15th

    9

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