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MAInternational Relations, Conflict and Security

Northumbria University
United Kingdom, Newcastle
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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You will be able to investigate key developments in international conflict and security, and responses to them. You will have the opportunity to study different types of war and conflict, including inter-state war, intra-state wars (ethnic or civil conflict, independence movements, new wars and complex emergencies) and international terrorism; as well as political, institutional and legal tools and frameworks to address them.
The programme is comprised of four core modules and an independent guided piece of research in the form of a dissertation.

Core modules:

• International law and global justice (30 credits)

• Contemporary challenges in conflict, war and security (30 credits)

• Theorising conflict, war and security (30 credits)

• International security governance (30 credits)

• Dissertation (60 credits)

• Research Methods (0 credits)

Career opportunities

The MA International Relations, Conflict and Security is designed to give you a firm grounding in theoretical and professional development. You will graduate with a wide range of transferable skills that would be particularly useful for careers within international organisations, NGOs, government, media or academia.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you