MSc Econ in International Relations

MSc Econ in International Relations

1 year (Full-time) / 2 years (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)

Course Aims

To offer knowledge and expertise in International Law, Human Rights, Security, Foreign Policy Studies, International Political Economy, Global Governance, Ethics & International Affairs and Area Studies, as well as research skills.

Special Features

A thorough grounding in generic and transferable skills that will equip students for careers in a wide variety of occupations which require competence in computer and information retrieval.

Course Description

This programme of study is designed to provide a comprehensive grounding in the disciplinary and academic skills central to the study of International Relations. The course consists of two elements, both of which allow a degree of specialisation in the student’s chosen field.

Part one consists of research-led taught modules, including core courses in Issues in International Relations and Research Methods and Skills, and a choice of specialist option courses, in areas such as: EU Foreign Policy; Human Rights; US Foreign Policy; International Political Economy; Ethics and International Affairs; Security, Popular Culture and World Politics; International law; Diplomacy and French Foreign Policy.

Part two requires the researching and writing of a dissertation supervised by an expert in the field. Available areas for dissertation supervision include International Theory; European Security and Foreign Policy; International Security; Development; Political Economy; French Foreign Policy; American Foreign Policy; Anglo-American Relations; Humanitarian Intervention; Human Rights; International Law and United Nations Studies.

Throughout the programme, students will be introduced to the nature of research at this demanding level, primarily through the taught course in research methods and skills, and subsequently in their relationship with an academic supervisor who will help them bring their chosen programme of research to fruition.

Available Modules

• American Foreign Policy
• Anglo-American Relations
• European Economic Governance And Policies
• European Political Economy
• European Security
• European Union External Relations
• Global Climate Governance
• Human Rights & Global Justice
• International Legal & Political Affairs
• International Security & Transnational Threats
• Issues in International Relations
• Just War and Humanitarian Intervention
• Public International Law
• Research Methods: Approaches To Knowledge
• State Crisis – Changing Governance In Italy
• Popular Culture and World Politics

Skills Acquired

• Research and generic skills
• Presentation skills
• Data collection and analysis

Career Prospects

Graduates from this programme have found employment in a variety of fields, including government and diplomatic service, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), media and international organisations. A number of our graduates have gone on to pursue PhDs and further research. The course is also useful as a general qualification for careers such as teaching, banking, and commerce.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for graduates in Politics, International Relations, Philosophy and in disciplines broadly conceived to have a social sciences or humanities focus with a minimum 2.1-degree classification or equivalent qualification.

In addition, applicants whose first language is not English must obtain an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.

Cardiff University Masters Excellence Scheme

This course is included in the Masters Excellence Scholarship 2015 (Pathway to PhD) scheme. If you are looking at applying for a Masters degree with the intention of going on to study at PhD level then you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The application will ask you to consider your research area and future sources of funding. It is recognised, however, that in making this application there is not a commitment to undertake further study or to undertake further studies at Cardiff University. Similarly, in making an award, Cardiff University is not committing to making an offer for further study or for a further award.

Tuition Fees:

• UK & EU Full-Time Fees: (Payable annually and those stated are for 2015/16 unless otherwise stated below).
• £5,850.00
• UK & EU Part Time Fees: (Payable annually and those stated are for 2015/16 unless otherwise stated below).
• £2,925.00
• International Full Time Fees: (Payable annually and those stated are for 2015/16 unless otherwise stated below).
• £14,000.00
• International Part Time Fees: (Payable annually and those stated are for 2015/16 unless otherwise stated below).
• £7,000.00

Next intake:

September each year