MA International Relations and Global Crises
Sheffield Hallam University
Key Information
Campus location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 17,205 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Home: £9,910 or £11,410 (with work experience) for the course. International/EU: £16,385 or £17,885 (with work experience) for the course
Introduction
Explore the theory, practice and discipline of international relations in an age of increasing challenges and crises.
- Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations.
- Explore the political, cultural, social, and economic crises facing the world today.
- Learn how patterns of power, knowledge and inequality are reproduced globally.
- Develop practical expertise in non-violent communication and conflict resolution.
This course examines the complex worlds we live in. You’ll explore issues of race, class, gender and geography to challenge how knowledge about contemporary international relations is produced. By studying topics such as terrorism, war, security and peace-making – you’ll gain critical and practical skills to understand how global crises manifest and can be overcome.
Curriculum
On this course you’ll discuss international relations and global crises with our expert academics and your fellow students. You’ll analyse contemporary international issues in-depth – critically examining the discipline of international relations itself, to unpack the relationship between theory and practice.
The teaching and design of the modules you’ll study are both informed by our team’s ongoing research and expertise. We use consistent block-teaching times, helping you plan your commitments outside of university.
You learn through
- interactive workshops
- lectures and seminars
- independent study
- personal supervision
- practical activities and group work
- special guest lectures
Throughout the course you’ll learn critical and practical skills, helping you make sense of the complexities and contradictions of world politics. Core modules cover the origins of international relations, key events, issues and crises of the past and present.
You’ll learn why we should seek to decolonise and decentre how knowledge about international relations is produced and reproduced. These modules provide a solid foundation so you can fulfil your potential, whether you’re new or returning to the discipline of international relations.
You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly-skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include
- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
- access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
- dedicated one-to-one supervision support with your dissertation research project
Applied learning
Live projects
Your research will be applied to real–world issues within international relations. You’ll develop practical expertise such as non-violent communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills. You’ll also be able to focus on producing policy documents, portfolios and conference organisation.
Networking opportunities
You’ll be part of an active community in the Politics Subject Group – as well as the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics, and the wider university. In the Politics Subject Group we conduct research projects and publish academic books and articles in areas such as
- charity and community work
- the politics of the European Union and NATO
- the politics of welfare, terrorism and counterterrorism
- the political theory of new social movements
- war and security studies
Throughout the course you'll interact with academics and specialists in your field. The course features a number of special events with guest speakers – including the Sociology and Politics Seminar Series, which attracts researchers working on a range of social, political and international issues.
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for a career in
- non-governmental organisations
- international organisations
- the voluntary sector
- the civil service
- parliamentary or political research
- international development
- political think tanks
- teaching
- a wide range of graduate schemes across different professions with an international focus
- further academic study, such as PhD research
Facilities
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Scholarships and Funding
We are offering competitive scholarships, discounts and awards for international fee paying students.
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