MA International Relations with Placement Year
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Industry-focused content: You will explore contemporary debates within international relations, to study energy scarcity, ecological changes, and ideas on global justice. Work-placement opportunities: We offer advanced research and sandwich year pathway options with placements available in the media, at political organisations, and research institutes. Employment prospects: Graduates work as policy advisers, communications managers, and researchers for NGOs, government institutions, and large multinational organisations.
Key highlights
- Explores contemporary debates in international relations
- Covers energy scarcity, ecological change and ideas on global justice
- Sandwich year pathway with placements in media and political organisations
- Placements also available at research institutes
- Advanced research pathway option available
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — A good second-class honours degree, or equivalent, with the merit of each application being assessed on an individual basis.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Policy adviser
- Communications manager
- Researcher
- NGO policy officer
- Government policy analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,855 | International: £20,950
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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