International Relations (Taught)

Why choose this course
You’ll master international relations theories and political science methods that will enable you to investigate the links between local, national and international politics, and engage in issues that shape the world today.

On our International Relations MSc, you will study how politics is shaped internationally, while developing the research and analytical skills to support your future career.

You will be taught by award-winning researchers in creative and engaging formats, learn through their latest cutting-edge work, pushing the boundaries of international relations.

You will be part of a vibrant research community that involves research seminars, public lectures, roundtables, film screenings and internationally renowned guest speakers.

What you will study
Our International Relations MSc programme examines the most salient issues in contemporary international politics in a course that you can tailor according to your interests.

A small set of compulsory modules provide the theoretical and methodological grounding needed to conduct political science research, while a wide range of optional modules focus on specific areas. These include:

International security
Economy and trade
Global governance.

Our innovative teaching methods connect theory with the practice of international politics, including trade negotiation simulations as well as the opportunity to experience real-time crisis diplomacy at Chatham House’s Simulation Centre.

Students employ research and analytical skills developed during the course to design and carry out an independent dissertation research project, with individual supervision from our academic experts.