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Online MA International Relations MA

  • Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
  • Start Date(s): Intakes: January, May and September
  • Duration: 2.5 years
  • Study Mode(s): Distance learning
  • Campus: WLY
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

100% Online degree

Our Online MA in International Relations helps you understand the complexities of international arenas. With a strong emphasis on the value of theory in practice, you will get to grips with theoretical debates, ideas around global governance and the link between political economy and international security. This flexible online degree will prepare you for a number of different careers, from government departments to international development agencies.

This degree is designed to develop global awareness, an understanding of the complexities of contemporary international arenas and theoretical debates, and give you  an understanding of how policies can address rapid, sophisticated change. Over the duration of the course you will examine the significance of international relations and evaluate its theoretical frameworks, concepts, and methodologies, critique key debates and communicate complex ideas.

The course offers you the opportunity to take part in an exciting contemporary discussion that not only focuses on core theoretical understandings, but also on  critical developments within this new and innovative field.

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What you’ll study

Staff Profiles

Imad El-Anis - Associate Professor

School of Social Sciences

Dr Imad El-Anis is an Associate Professor in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University’s Department of Social and Political Sciences. He is the Director of the Centre for Policy, Citizenship,…

Oliver Harrison - Senior Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Oliver is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory in the Department of Social and Political Sciences. He is the course leader for the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations. He

Sagarika Dutt - Senior Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Dr Sagarika Dutt is Subject Leader for International Relations (IR) and year three tutor for Politics and IR students.

Matt Mokhefi-Ashton - Principal Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Matthew Ashton staff profile

Marianna Poberezhskaya - Associate Professor

School of Social Sciences

Marianna Poberezhskaya is an Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations with teaching responsibilities on the BA (Hons) International Relations, BA (Hons) Politics, and BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations…

Careers and employability

The field of International Relations aims to foster your global citizenship characteristics. Our graduates are highly employable in both public and private sectors due to their wide-ranging skills and competencies and have gone on to fill diverse roles ranging from the local and national government, educational institutes, charities and the United Nations.

By studying alongside a global community and faculty at NTU, you can enrich your International Relations experience and unlock a world of career opportunities. In addition, the knowledge and skills that you attain are highly transferable across a variety of different sectors.

As a graduate from this course, you will have had the opportunity to reflect on the subject and transferable skills that you have learned while preparing coursework, and those include expertise in writing complex yet concise analytical pieces, developing and implementing projects, and the ability to present in-depth ideas with confidence. You will also have been helped and encouraged to articulate those skills in relation to particular occupations that you may be interested in pursuing.

You may wish to pursue a career in relevant government departments or international aid and development agencies. In the private sector businesses such as think-tank organisations and not-for-profits are increasingly looking for graduates with an understanding of international / global events and processes.

Learn more about how you can build your career with NTU.

Campus and facilities

How to apply

Visit the dedicated online MA International Relations website for more information

Visit the dedicated online MA International Relations website for more information.