国际关系与安全硕士

本课程使您对当代安全议程的性质有详细的了解
The question of security now dominates contemporary international politics. Issues such as the 'War on Terror', pre-emptive self-defence and humanitarian intervention constitute seminal international concerns that have implications for all states and all peoples.The International Relations and Security MA provides you with a detailed understanding of the nature of the contemporary security agenda, its origins, theoretical foundations and future trajectory. You'll examine the theories of international security and those key security issues that have dominated security discourse in the post-Cold War era. You'll also develop your analytical skills in order to facilitate understanding of the seminal contemporary security issues in a broader theoretical and historical framework.You'll consider various aspects of international order and politics, including the dynamics of international social and political power relationships and conflicts, and state building. These topics are studied comparatively in relation to governmental, political and social processes, and in the contexts of various historical continuities, discontinuities and contrasts.Course structureThe following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.The dissertation constitutes a third of the overall marks for this course, and you're encouraged to choose a topic that is of particular interest to you. You'll be assigned a supervisor who is an expert in this area, and they will work with you to structure and refine your work.CareersEmployabilityWe run a series of events throughout the year with a focus on employability. In the past, these have included talks on internships, volunteering and post-MA career choices.We also offer a free 'Policy Skills Lab' course where you can engage with experts on interview techniques and drafting your CV. Course topics include 'Learning Policy Advice' and 'Policy Jobs in International Affairs'.In previous years, we've organised an annual trip to Brussels to meet with representatives from the EU, NATO and other international organisations as well as a number of international non-governmental organisations. This has been an opportunity for our students to understand how these organisations work and talk about their career prospects.Graduate employersGraduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:BBCEuropean Parliament’s Office for Promotion of Parliamentary Democracy The International Institute for Strategic Studies in LondonThe Strategic Foresight GroupUK Department of Environment, Food and Rural AffairsJob rolesThis course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:Human rights advocateInternational diplomatJournalistPolicy analystVarious roles in the Civil Service