The MA in English and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen offers you a unique opportunity to explore the intricate connections between literature, language, and global politics. This postgraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about understanding how cultural expression shapes and is shaped by international events, power dynamics, and societal structures. You will delve into critical analyses of texts and political theories, developing a nuanced perspective on historical and contemporary global challenges. This programme equips you with the analytical rigour and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for a career at the intersection of culture and international affairs.
Over your studies, you will engage with a rich curriculum, including compulsory courses in Academic Writing, Acts of Reading, and foundational Politics and International Relations modules, alongside optional advanced studies in areas like Renaissance Writings, Romanticism, or Global Politics. The programme is studied full-time on campus over two years, culminating in a significant dissertation where you can independently research a topic drawing from both English and International Relations. You will graduate with enhanced critical thinking, research, and communication skills, prepared for diverse career paths in diplomacy, policy analysis, journalism, publishing, and academia.