MA in International Relations

What are the dominant issues in humanitarian action? What is the so-called aid industry? And can professionalization prevent dependence on aid? Find out in this program.

Within the one-year Master's degree in International Relations, you choose one of the following six Master's tracks:

• International Security: its main focus is the phenomenon of, and theoretical reflection on, 'violence' in its broader context.
• International Political Economy: it focuses on the interaction between states, markets, and societies. Its primary aim is to increase our understanding of the dynamics of these three building blocks.
• European Politics in a Global Perspective: it explores the history, theory, and policies of the European Union and its member states.
• Geopolitics & Connectivity: the study of power, space, and connectivity in international relations
• International Relations and International Organization: combines and explores all five areas mentioned above.
• East Asian Studies: it focuses on the international relations of contemporary East Asia, in particular the political economies of China, Japan, and Korea.

Why study this program in Groningen?

• A choice between six tracks
• Career-oriented placement
• A research-led and policy-oriented curriculum taught by a committed staff
• Independent and innovative research
• Provides excellent preparation for a variety of positions related to the broad field of International Relations