MA International Relations at University of East Anglia

This MA sharpens your critical thinking and extends your theoretical range to make sense of a world shaped by power, economics, and global interdependence. At UEA, you'll be part of a research community whose work spans global governance, regional politics, and the forces reshaping international order. This MA offers a rigorous and wide-ranging education in the theories, institutions, and dynamics shaping contemporary world affairs.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll find this one-year, full-time Master’s degree a rich and exciting experience from the start. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Power, Cooperation and Exploitation: Approaches to International Relations, Running the World: Global Governance and Emerging Powers, Dissertation in Politics and International Relations (january Start).

Career pathways

With a MA International Relations degree, you could launch a career as: Policy analyst: Evaluate international developments and produce evidence-based analysis for governments, think tanks, and international organisations Diplomatic and foreign service officer: Represent national or multilateral interests across a wide range of bilateral and international contexts Advocacy and outreach officer: Develop and communicate policy positions for NGOs, human rights organisations, and international advocacy networks Global risk analyst: Assess political, economic, and geopolitical risks for corporations, consultancies, and financial institutions operating internationally International development professional: Design and implement programmes addressing poverty, governance, and sustainable development across global contexts

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