International Relations and Politics

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MA Block-release 1 Year Politics

About this course

Overview

If you're passionate about studying global conflict and co-operation at postgraduate level, but you can't commit to attending university every week, this MA International Relations and Politics offers a convenient way to study a Master's.

Through intensive blocks of study, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge for creative roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications, in local to global institutions.

Course highlights:

  • Fit each module into a week's intensive study, with a few weeks' rest between to focus on your life and career commitments

  • Explore the contours of contemporary insecurity, examine the key drivers of political and public policy decision making across the globe, and apply key analytical concepts to local and international political developments

  • Devise, research and deliver a major academic project

  • Challenge conventional explanations and participate in key debates about international conflict, global politics and public policy.

  • Develop advanced analytic skills, and how to communicate your analysis in engaging reports, policy briefs and essays.

  • Study with internationally-recognised academics, including members of the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR) and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for the Study of a Transnational Europe

    Careers and opportunities

    You'll build your opportunities for promotion and career development with this degree, shaping yourself into an active and informed global citizen. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to help you progress in – or enter – a career that values your awareness of ethical and effective action on the world stage.

    Previous graduates from our International Relations and Politics courses have gone on to work in parliaments, political parties, third sector and civil society organisations.

    Work experience and career planning

    If you're not already in employment, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course. We can help you identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.

    We'll also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

    You could also continue your studies in postgraduate research, leading to a qualification such as a PhD.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Block-release Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Portsmouth

    Part-time block-release

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4124 Finance officers
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Block-release
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Politics

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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