International Relations, MA, Queen Mary University of London Online (QMUL)

the United Kingdom

Queen Mary University of London Online (QMUL)

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Part-time, Online	2 years	April, September	GBP 10000 total	GBP 10000 total
PG Dip	Part-time, Online	2 years	April, September	GBP 6700 total	GBP 6700 total
PG Cert	Part-time, Online	1 year	April, September	GBP 3350 total	GBP 3350 total

About International Relations, MA - at Queen Mary University of London Online (QMUL)

Gain invaluable knowledge and insights from world-class research that’s at the cutting-edge of theoretical and methodological developments in international relations with QMUL Online’s MA International Relations.

World-renowned as a major school for the study of changes in global politics and the pressing questions they raise about the future, QMUL’s School of Politics and International Relations is at the forefront of innovative thinking and methods.

As a QMUL Online MA International Relations student, you’ll not only be an integral part of this thought leadership, you’ll also be empowered to debate and engage in major challenges in global politics – all without having to commit to on-campus learning.

The course is a great fit for your career goals if you’d like to:

Understand globalisation from a historical perspective and how it relates to key issues in international relations
Study for a world-class MA International Relations flexibly – without having to commit to on-campus learning and while being able to carry on uninterrupted with your work and personal commitments
Become part of a diverse global community of alumni, academics and professionals who are at the forefront of thought leadership in international relations
Graduate from a Russell Group university
Develop a meaningful career where you can make a real impact at an international organisation such as the UN, WHO, IMF, or foreign offices

Some of the key challenges and thought-provoking topics you’ll cover during the course are:

How can world politics come to terms with its colonial history?
What are global health challenges and how can they be addressed?What do recent changes in war and security mean for how we relate to people across countries and cultures?
What are the limits of development policies and is it time to move towards post-development policies? What would those policies look like?
Are the practices of Great Powers changing, and what are their implications for world politics?

The course is offered completely online, with assessments being conducted through coursework and a final dissertation.

To graduate, you’ll need to successfully complete 4 modules and a 12,000-word dissertation.

Our team of industry-leading teaching staff will guide your learnings through:

Online tutorials from world-leading experts in international relations
Discussion forums, where you can discuss, share and debate ideas with your global network of students
Group webinars designed to generate informed discussion around set topics
Independent study

Find out more about QMUL Online's MA International Relations

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you should have:

A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in politics or a related discipline.*
IELTS 7.0 (including 6.5 in the writing component) if your first language isn’t English.

*We may consider graduates with a minimum of an upper second class-honours degree in another subject with either additional relevant qualifications or work experience.

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible to apply, please contact our course advisors to check your eligibility.

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