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PG Cert International Relations at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore some of the key challenges facing nations today. You’ll join an academic community dedicated to progressive social change on this postgraduate 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: 5 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 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, From Field to Fork: Food History in a Global World.

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. Modules, teaching and learning Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,380 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £3380. Source

International applicants: GBP 6,330 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £6330. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 5 months full-time

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

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