International Relations

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MA Full-time 12 Months Politics

About this course

The socio-political challenges facing us are increasingly international. That means there’s an ever-growing need for problem-solvers that can think globally.

Led by internationally recognised academics, our International Relations master’s course will give you the tools to interrogate global politics and better understand global issues like foreign policy, environmental politics and migration.

Through mandatory course units, you’ll be introduced to a range of orthodox and critical research approaches, while developing your skills as a researcher.

You’ll also be able to tailor the course to fit your interests, with optional units available covering key topics in international relations such as:

  • Governing in an Unjust World: Justice and International Relations

  • Global Ethics

  • European Union Foreign Policy

  • Critical Environmental Politics

  • The Arab Uprisings and Revolutionary State Formation

    Throughout the course you’ll develop skills in critical inquiry, research design, creative thinking and problem-solving. At the point of completion, you’ll be well placed to a career in research, policy, charity and a great number of other fields.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MA (Res)

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MA (Res)

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals
    4111 National government administrative occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Politics