The International Relations and Democratic Politics MA at the University of Westminster offers you an advanced exploration into the complex forces shaping global politics and inter-state relations. This postgraduate degree is designed for those seeking to critically analyse the principles of democratic thinking, from pluralism and civil society to egalitarianism and human rights, and understand their application in both established and emerging democracies and global governance structures. You will delve into the dynamics of international power, conflict, and state-building, examining these themes comparatively and historically.
This Master's degree is studied on campus full-time over one year, immersing you in core modules such as Democratic Politics: Key Debates and Issues and The Politics of Global Complexity. You will choose four option modules from a diverse list, allowing you to tailor your studies to specific interests like US foreign policy, global political economy, or gender and international relations. A significant component is your dissertation, which constitutes a third of your marks, providing an opportunity for in-depth research under expert supervision. You will graduate with a sophisticated understanding of global challenges and democratic theory, prepared for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, policy analysis, and research.