International Relations (with pathways) University of Birmingham

This programme is for those students who wish to gain an advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of international relations, but who do not wish to restrict themselves in advance to a particular area. It gives you the freedom to choose from a full range of options and to design your own course of study.

This degree offers a broad-based multidisciplinary approach to the study of international relations, with opportunities to specialise in one of several fields including international economic relations, security studies, European studies or Pacific Asian studies. International Relations can be studied as a general masters programme, or you can choose a specialist pathway.

Issues examined may include: Historic and leading-edge theories of international relations, Critical approaches to international relations, Conflict and security, including terrorism and political violence, The operation and institutions of the global economy, Diplomacy and summit-level state interactions, Gender and international relations.

Entry requirements for this course

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