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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,414 - ≈ € 11,100 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Kingston University
If you would like to gain an understanding of the forces of global politics and develop the skills to actively engage in the academic and professional discussions that are shaping the contemporary international agenda, this course is ideal. It strikes a careful balance between theoretical and practical elements of international relations and also offers a range of modules on international conflict and human rights.
What will you study?
You will explore the historical development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the modern international system. You will also receive a clear overview of the actors and institutions that operate in the contemporary international environment, such as the United Nations, the United States and the European Union.
You will study theoretical and policy debates concerning globalisation and underdevelopment. You will participate in a country case study to investigate financial flows, trade and investment.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at issues of human rights and international conflict.
Contents
You will explore the historical development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the modern international system. You will also receive a clear overview of the actors and institutions that operate in the contemporary international environment, such as the United Nations, the United States and the European Union. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at issues of human rights and international conflict.
Core modules
* Dissertation
* International Political Economy
* Nationalism and Modernity
* Research Skills and Methods in Social Sciences
* Theories of International Relations
Optional modules
* Britain's Role in the World since 1900
* Conflict Theory and Analysis
* Contemporary US Foreign Policy
* Crimes of the Powerful
* Foundations and Frameworks of Human Rights
* Human Rights Actors and Activities
* Managing and Resolving International Conflict
* Political Communication, Advocacy and Campaigning
* The Politics of Conflict: The New Tribalism?
* The Politics of Mass Murder
* Themes in Latin American Politics
* Work Placement
* Case Studies in International Conflict
* Contemporary Issues in Conflict and Security
* Defining and Protecting Human Rights
* Europe in the Contemporary World
* Human Rights and Armed Conflict
* Media, Public Policy and International Politics
* Strategies for Achieving Human Rights
* The Politics of Nationalism in the Contemporary Middle East
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
One or more of the following:
- A second class degree or above or equivalent in an area appropriate to the content of the degree.
- Relevant non-certified learning.
- An appropriate combination of certificated and non-certificated learning.
International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
Many of the courses that we run are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies within their respective fields. As part of our commitment to providing quality, relevant courses we seek accreditation and recognition wherever possible. In fact the Higher Education Funding Council of England awarded us a quality rating for 'Excellence in teaching'.
Kingston Business School is also one of an elite number of UK business schools with Association of MBA accreditation of our MBA courses. Plus we have received EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development for several of our postgraduate and undergraduate business programmes; only the second UK business school to receive this accreditation.
To view a full list of our accreditations, please visit our website.
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