International Relations
(MA) International Relations
Entry for 2011
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course Aims
1. To provide students with the core skills and knowledge required for a possible transition to higher levels of research.
2. To enable students to develop a critical understanding of the methods and epistemologies of modern social science.
3. To enable students to employ that understanding actively through the completion of a research project in the field of IR, GPE or War and Peace Studies.
4. To enable students to develop a specialized knowledge of a particular sub-field of IR or War, Violence and Security.
Course Learning Outcomes
The three MA programmes provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:
A. Knowledge and Understanding
Students will be able to:
1. Know, understand and critically evaluate a range of approaches to the study of IR, GPE or War, Violence and Security.
2. Possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a sub-field of the discipline.
3. Handle, interpret and present qualitative data and quantitative data.
4. Undertake a substantial research project (dissertation) of their choice, using the programme, understanding and skills acquired during the programme.
B. Intellectual Skills
1. The aquisition and retention, analysis, critical reflection, summary and dissemination of subject specific knowledge.
2. Practical transferrable skills, including note-taking, organisation, co-operation and team working, presentation and communication skills.
For information on the composition of this course please see either the on-line Undergraduate prospectus for undergraduate related courses or the on-line Postgraduate prospectus for postgraduate related courses.
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