MA International Relations at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Explore some of the key challenges facing nations today. You’ll join an academic community dedicated to progressive social change on this master’s course. Explore a wide variety of current issues around the world such as trade negotiations and social inequality.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Master's Dissertation & Research Design, Theorising International Relations, Global Policymaking: Environment & Human Rights, Theorising Human Rights, Gendering the International, Security, Conflict & Development, Cultures of Confinement: The United States, 1800-2020, Developing & Managing Projects, Out of Control: Global Crime, Risk & Insecurity, War, Crime & Violence.

Career pathways

You’ll have an in-depth understanding of the social and political challenges that affect nations around the globe. In addition, you’ll have the capacity to cope with these challenges in employment as well as political and social engagement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,125 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10125. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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