Best International Relations Degree Programs for 2024

MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution

Arcadia University

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Arcadia’s International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Master of Arts program offers innovative, cohort-based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. Establish your expertise as a conflict resolution practitioner and build critical, professional networks and collaborative spaces around the world.

English

2 Years

MA Geopolitics

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

How does climate change reshape global politics? What will the world look like with the rise of China as a new superpower? Can regional conflicts shift the international power balance? How will a mainly urbanised world sustain itself? As the international scene becomes increasingly complex, understanding the fundamentals of how people, governments, international institutions and the environment interact is becoming increasingly important. If you are interested in understanding the intersections of space and politics then the MA in Geopolitics is specifically designed for you.

English

1 Year

MA Global Security and Borders

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Borders have become a key site and central concern of global security practices and theory, from the Mexican-United States border to the Mediterranean ports of the EU. The many facets of borders are introduced and analysed in this programme: they are understood as containers of identity, sites of power, and points of weakness where the mobility of people (e.g. terrorists, migrants) and things (e.g. drugs, weapons) can disrupt prevailing forms of security. This programme aims to help students navigate this complex terrain by providing a firm grounding in critical border studies. At the core of this programme is the chance for students to apply their academic insights within a work-based environment with borders/security professionals through the Borders Internship module.

English

1 Year

MA Violence, Terrorism and Security

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Criminal Justice

Master of Arts (MA)

Political violence, terrorism, and civil conflict have seriously affected the lives of millions of people around the world. Moreover, the legacy of 9/11, the rise of groups like ISIS in Syria and Iraq, and the emergence of far-right groups in the West have brought questions about the nature, evolution, causes, and consequences of non-state political violence to the forefront of academic, policymaking, media, and popular debates. Similarly, security responses to these challenges feature prominently in global politics. Governments pursue security strategies to preserve order and protect their citizens. Yet many governments also participate in conflict and political violence by holding onto power and preserving systemic injustices.

English

1 Year

MSc International Public Policy

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration

Master of Science (MSc)

The MSc in International Public Policy at Queen’s offers a high-quality programme of academic and personal development, providing students with the tools to understand and influence the contemporary policy problems faced by governments globally.

English

1 Year

MA Politics

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA Politics is a broad-based programme, offering students a good grounding in the discipline of political science. This MA gives students the opportunity to engage with core theories, concepts, issues and debates in politics. Students may tailor their programme to their own interests by their choice of optional modules and dissertation, from Irish politics and European politics to political theory and comparative politics, which build on the strengths of the school's research. The master's offers a unique perspective on multi-level politics in Europe, at the regional, national, and European levels and on the policy issues of the time, including energy transitions and climate change, ethnic conflict, gender, and democratic legitimacy

English

1 Year

MA International Relations and Global Crises

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom

Political Science, Emergency & Disaster Management, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Explore the theory, practice, and discipline of international relations in an age of increasing challenges and crises. Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations. Explore the political, cultural, social, and economic crises facing the world today.

English

1 Year

Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Applied European Policy and Governance Studies – Nice-Canterbury-Berlin

Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE)

Germany, France, United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master's Degree

The Master in Advanced European and International Studies - Applied European Policy and Governance Studies is a one-year programme which is taught in two languages (English and French), with a trilingual option in German. The Master takes place in Nice-Canterbury-Berlin. Learn about European integration, international relations, EU policies and economics, participate in professional skills workshops and career coachings, improve your linguistic skills and acquire the competences to become a Policy Officer in international organisations. A special feature of this programme is the applied component at the crossroads of theory and practice.

English, French, German

1 Year

MSc in Emerging Economies and International Development

King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

United Kingdom

Economics, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Science (MSc)

This Emerging Economies and International Development MSc is an interdisciplinary social science degree in international development with a unique focus on middle-income countries. It explores what we can learn from the experiences and development models of these emerging powers.

English

1 Year

MSc in Political Economy of Emerging Markets

King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

United Kingdom

Economics, International Relations, Business Administration

Master of Science (MSc)

Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc. This is a multidisciplinary social science programme in which you will learn about the national development strategies of middle-income countries, and study the politics and institutions that underpin these strategies.

English

1 Year

MA Intelligence and Security Studies

University of Salford

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Intelligence and security-related issues have never been more prevalent. With terrorist attacks occurring more frequently throughout Europe, the US and the Middle East, governments are working harder than ever before to keep people safe. Sound interesting? Our master’s degree in intelligence and security studies will give you the skills you need to make a difference in this field. With a range of modules focused on how Britain has historically responded to threats to its internal security, this MA Intelligence and Security Studies degree will place these issues in their historical and cultural context, as well as introduce you to the conceptual tools needed for serious intellectual enquiry.

English

1 Year

MA in Politics and International Relations

University of Winchester

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

You consider a variety of relevant contemporary topics including, but not limited to, war and conflict; climate change; trade and finance; the rise of populist politics; big power politics; and utopian and dystopian perspectives. As part of your studies, you gain the skills necessary to evaluate critically the key issues and debates involved.

English

1 Year

MA in Reconciliation

University of Winchester

United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Reconciliation programmes at Winchester draw on insights from a range of academic disciplines, case studies, and cultural and faith traditions from around the world. They give you a multidisciplinary introduction to the study and practice of reconciliation and peacebuilding, with the work and experience of St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace informing their design.

English

1 Year

MSc in International Development

University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences

United Kingdom

Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Science (MSc)

Our MSc in International Development allows you to explore the challenges facing developing and developed countries in the fight against global poverty, as well as to understand the promise and problems of proposed approaches to poverty reduction. You will explore theories of development in historical context from 1945 up to the present day in a single compulsory module. The theories are then applied to contemporary development approaches and issues. Throughout, the emphasis is on you developing a critical understanding of the evolution of development theories over the last half century and its implications for present day thinking about development.

English

1 Year

MA/PGDip in Politics

University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

On our MA in Politics, you will explore key controversies in political science from a variety of different perspectives. You will be introduced to the major concepts in political science and learn to apply those concepts and approaches to explain the variety of political phenomena across the globe. You will learn through a blend of lectures, seminars and individual research.

English

1 Year

MA/PGDip in International Relations

University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in International Relations will provide you with a thorough grounding in core issues and dilemmas in world politics and the key theoretical debates that have shaped this field of study. The course explores issues and problems crucial to international politics, which are of international, regional and national importance. It promotes the study of those problems through theoretical, ethical and practical inquiry, drawing on the expertise of a large and diverse team of research-active international relations specialists.

English

1 Year

MA/PGDip in Global Public Policy

University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences

United Kingdom

International Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration

Master of Arts (MA)

Policy making is becoming an increasingly complex process in the 21st Century. The context in which we make policy is radically changing, alongside the nature of the issues policymakers are required to address. Traditional models of policy making are facing challenges from below, through the drive to devolution, and from above, as supranational forms of governance continue to evolve. Alongside these developments social issues, such as pollution, crime and migration, increasingly transcend national boundaries to present further challenges to policy makers.

English

1 Year

MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought

University of St Andrews

United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations

Master's Degree

The MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought provides an innovative transnational and comparative approach to the study of the history and influence of global thought traditions. Global intellectual history – the transnational and comparative approach to the history of ideas – is a developing field of academic study. 

English

1 Year

MA Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

University of Bradford

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Are you interested in advancing your knowledge of contemporary conflict studies, and developing the skills and qualities needed for professional conflict and peace practice? Do you want to spend a year studying in a stimulating academic environment, working with staff who are at the forefront of their field, and with students from all over the world?

English

1 Year

MA International Development Management

University of Bradford

United Kingdom

International Relations, Public Administration

Master of Arts (MA)

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy, and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro-level, perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management.

English

1 Year

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608 Best International Relations Degree Programs for 2024

MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution

MA Geopolitics

MA Global Security and Borders

MA Violence, Terrorism and Security

MSc International Public Policy

MA Politics

MA International Relations and Global Crises

Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Applied European Policy and Governance Studies – Nice-Canterbury-Berlin

MSc in Emerging Economies and International Development

MSc in Political Economy of Emerging Markets

MA Intelligence and Security Studies

MA in Politics and International Relations

MA in Reconciliation

MSc in International Development

MA/PGDip in Politics

MA/PGDip in International Relations

MA/PGDip in Global Public Policy

MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought

MA Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

MA International Development Management

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