MSc International Relations (International Intervention) at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Develop a deeper understanding of global issues in a fascinating area of ethical, legal, political and economic challenges posed by international intervention. Along with having the option of a placement, you'll develop a wide range of transferable skills to kick-start your career.

Department: Politics and International Relations | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study modules covering the latest research on international intervention and post-conflict processes, co-taught by experienced practitioners alongside the On our International Interventions pathway, you will engage in critical debates on the nature of international intervention. You will be taught via discussion-seminars and simulation-based learning to investigate issues of state sovereignty, human rights and the responsibility to protect people from atrocities. This masters programme also offers students the option of taking a Professional Training placement, allowing you to spend three months gaining vital industry-relevant experience. Core modules include Introduction to Research, Intervention I: Making War, Intervention II - Theorising Intervention, Research in Practice, Making Peace - Post-conflict Processes, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Whatever your plans, our MSc in International Relations (International Intervention) is a great stepping stone in your career development. The International Intervention pathway offers you an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable skills and build personal networks.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in: Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.) Business management Criminology Economics Gender studies Geography History Intercultural communication and translation International relations Journalism Law Philosophy Political psychology Politics Public administration Sociology Social psychology Women's studies. Or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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