MA in International Relations
Programme Overview
The aim of the Master of Arts degree in International Relations at Richmond University is to equip students with in-depth knowledge of the discipline of international relations, key analytical and research skills, together with an opportunity to gain practical experience through an optional internship.
Working closely with a team of internationally recognised experts in their field, the MA in International Relations equips students with analytical and research skills and an in-depth knowledge of global politics. Through its unique offering of a credited internship, students have an opportunity to acquire practical experience in an area of their interest.
The programme examines a range of theories and approaches to international relations, including global political economy, diplomatic practice, the role of the global media, and conflict and post-conflict situations and many others.
The MA in International Relations prepares students for further graduate study in the discipline or for careers in the fascinating world of local, national, regional, and international politics, in governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Exciting Career Prospects
The MA in International Relations prepares students for further graduate study in the discipline or for careers in the fascinating world of local, national, regional, and international politics, in governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Recent alumni have found employment in:
- Asia House
- État-Major des Armées
- Institute of Islamic Strategic & Socio-Political affairs
- Microsoft
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement international
- Minnesota DFL Party
- US Senate
Global Research, Networking & Internship Opportunities
Students are invited to participate in visits to key international institutions including the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the EU headquarters in Brussels and an important Peace Studies institute in Norway.
Under the auspices of Richmond’s Centre for the Study of the State, Power & Globalisation students actively in the research of the faculty and experts in the field from around the UK.
Students are also offered an opportunity to pursue a research-linked internship over the Summer semester.
The university also supports and works closely with Professors Without Borders and in past years, students have worked closely with this exciting initiative.
Faculty who teach on this programme:
Dr Christopher Wylde
Dr Eunice Goes
Dr James D. Boys
Dr Martin D. Brown
Dr Michael F. Keating
Dr Nicky Busch
Dr Paul Rekret
Dr Rafal Soborski
Dr. Bruce Stanley
Hadi Enayat
Duration: FT (one year), PT (two years)
Research-led teaching from the Centre for the Study of the State Power and Globalisation
All MA International Relations and MA International Development are entitled membership of the Research Centre and are invited to attend events and contribute to Centre research.
