International Relations MA at Brunel University of London

On Brunel's International Relations MA, you'll explore these pressing global questions and develop the skills to understand and influence international affairs, preparing you for a career where you can make a meaningful and informed impact on the world. International relations explores how nations interact with each other. You'll begin by studying the evolution of international relations theory, examining how international relations relates to problems such as anarchy, sovereignty, order, justice and the search for solutions.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 15 months full-time with placement; 2 years part-time; 2.5 years part-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Alongside core modules, you'll choose between two foundational international relations topics - International Security and International Political Economy - and study these areas in depth. Compulsory modules include Evolution of International Relations, Dissertation and Research Skills in International Relations.

Career pathways

Our students have had great success in gaining employment once they have completed their course. Many have come from, and then continue to work for, government agencies in the UK and abroad - we have taught police, military, and other government officials from the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Turkey, Japan, Jordan, the Philippines, Brunei, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, Botswana and several other nations beside.

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