MA International Relations and Security Studies

The new MA in International Relations and Security Studies explores themes of peace and conflict studies, including:

• War, violence, and security-building between and within states and regions
• Tackling WMD, conventional arms proliferation, political violence, and terrorism
• Development and operation of international and regional institutions
• Past and present transnational challenges in international and regional diplomacy
• Contemporary global challenges such as environmental degradation, trafficking/crime, and migration

You will develop an advanced academic and policy-relevant understanding of international relations and security, along with analytical skills that are in high demand within institutional politics, NGOs, and lobbying organizations,

You will have the opportunity to take specialist pathways, including specialising in selected regions (Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean), with opportunities for selected study visits, or take thematic specialisms including international governance, modern diplomacy, security studies, or political violence and terrorism.

The program is delivered by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development, which maintains an international reputation as a center for excellence in research, teaching, training, and policy engagement (in particular in the fields of disarmament and arms control). This means your teaching will not only be research-informed but also delivered by staff well-positioned to facilitate policy and practitioner engagement.

Making Knowledge Work

At the University of Bradford, you’ll benefit from - and be a part of – teaching and research that harnesses technology for the good of society.

You’ll learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors in world-class facilities. We’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and new School of Management facilities.

During your time with us, you can become the very best version of yourself. The University is a place where you can expand your mind and make lifelong friends; where you can grow, learn, experience. Where you can belong, and where we support you every step of the way.

Courses

We offer over 100 undergraduate programmes and more than 200 postgraduate taught, research and CPD courses. These are delivered across our four faculties:

• Life Sciences
• Health Studies
• Management, Law and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Informatics

Many of our courses are designed with input from industry experts and partners, and several have professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation or approval, meaning you’ll develop skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors. You’ll study in world-class facilities – we’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and Digital Health Enterprise Zone.

We see individuals and their potential, work hard to remove the barriers to their success, and ensure our students understand that they are able to go forward and make positive changes for all our futures through their experiences and education.

Research

The University of Bradford has over 50 years’ research experience and is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (REF 2014) for research quality. Three-quarters of our research is classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

We offer varied postgraduate research opportunities across our four faculties.