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2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MA International Relations

Programme code:MA-INT/RUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Prof Jason Ralph Contact address:J.G.Ralph@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Politics and International Studies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Programme specification:

This programme will shape your understanding of international relations by examining a wide range of advanced theories, approaches, and stimulating debates in the complex field of international politics and relations.

You will analyse topics central to the functioning of the international system and explore contemporary and historical approaches, focusing on country-specific, regional and international processes. This programme takes an interdisciplinary approach and reflects the broadening nature of international relations beyond the confines of inter-state relationships. 

You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area of interest to you, whilst working with leaders in the field of international relations. As well as enhancing your knowledge in international relations and the complex and contradictory forces that shape the global agenda, this programme will equip you with excellent research skills, and develop your knowledge of relevant methodologies and approaches.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

PIED5505MInternational Relations I: International Thought in Historical Context30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5515MInternational Relations II: Contemporary International Theory30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5800MDissertation60 credits1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:

PIED5522MGlobal Security: Concepts and Debates30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5547MPopular Culture: World politics, Society and Culture30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5548MThe Responsibility to Protect30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5570MTerrorism30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5580MClimate Security30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5626MGlobal Justice30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:

PIED5210MAfrica in the Contemporary World30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5323MEuropean Defence and Security Analysis30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PIED5400MThe Rise of China30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5410MContemporary Politics of the Middle East30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5520MGlobal Security Challenges30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PIED5652MGlobal Governance30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

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