MA International Relations at Durham University

Explore some of the most urgent global challenges from a political, social, cultural and historic perspective, to gain a deeper understanding of the contemporary world and the changing face of global power. Rooted in a ‘Global International Relations (IR)’ approach, the MA offers a contemporary account of the origins, development, and operation of the modern international system that recognises the significance of a broad array of global actors, processes, dynamics, and outcomes. The course covers both theoretical and empirical aspects of international relations, examining the history of the field, as well as an in-depth study of the major international organisations that contribute to the global order.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your learning will be informed by a wealth of ongoing research by experts working at the forefront of their field. Two compulsory modules, Global International Relations and the Remaking of International Order, and Global International Relations and the Transformation of International Security form the foundation of the course. Compulsory modules include Global International Relations and the Remaking of International Order, Global International Relations and the Transformation of International Security, Dissertation.

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