MA International Relations (Standard) at University of Manchester

Gain the skills needed for a variety of careers in international politics. Analyse global politics through a flexible international relations master’s course shaped around your interests. Develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills for careers across the public, private and third sectors, or further research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. On the MA International Relations (Standard Route), there are four mandatory course units, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Research Design and Skills, Graduate Seminar in International Relations Theory, Critical Approaches in International Politics, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2024). Our MA International Relations gives you the specialist knowledge and skills required for a range of careers across the public, private, and third sectors, such as in: local and central government; international and supranational institutions, such as the UN and the EU; research, policy,...

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