MA Politics and International Relations
University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester
Course overview
You consider a variety of relevant contemporary topics including, but not limited to, war and conflict; climate change; trade and finance; the rise of populist politics; big power politics; and utopian and dystopian perspectives. As part of your studies, you gain the skills necessary to evaluate critically the key issues and debates involved. The core modules encourage you to engage with the interests and research specialisms of staff while allowing space for discussion of contemporary issues that are of the upmost importance in a rapidly changing world.
The optional Independent Study (Work Placement) module gives you the opportunity to build a wide range of transferable skills and personal networks to enhance your employment opportunities. You study core modules in International Relations Theory, Key Issues in Global Politics, Political Economy of Money and Finance Research Methods and Skills, and you will choose either an Independent Study (Dissertation) or an Independent Report via Work Placement or Volunteering This course is excellent preparation for a career in government and civil society, marketing, research or research development.
Key highlights
- Topics include war, climate change, populism and big power politics
- Core modules in International Relations Theory and Global Politics
- Study the political economy of money and finance
- Optional work placement or volunteering to build skills and networks
- Choose between a dissertation or a placement-based independent report
- Core modules draw on staff research specialisms
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy adviser
- Civil servant
- Political researcher
- Research and development officer
- Marketing executive
- NGO programme officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,550 per year | International: £17,450 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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