If you are driven to understand and influence the complex forces shaping our world, the MA International Relations at the University of East Anglia is your pathway to impactful global engagement. This postgraduate degree is designed for aspiring professionals and academics eager to explore critical global challenges, from international security and public policy to the dynamics of emerging powers and contemporary world development. You will gain a robust theoretical framework and analytical tools to critically assess global governance, diplomacy, and the intricate relationships between states and non-state actors, preparing you for a dynamic career in international affairs.
You will immerse yourself in this subject studied full-time on campus over one year, engaging with compulsory modules in International Relations Theory and Dissertation Methods, alongside optional units that allow you to specialise in areas such as Public Relations, Gender and Power, or Environmental Humanities. Through rigorous study and research, including the development of a significant dissertation, you will hone your skills in critical analysis and evidence-based argumentation. You will graduate from the University of East Anglia with the expertise and confidence to pursue rewarding careers in international organisations, government, NGOs, think tanks, or further academic research.