MA International Relations in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University

This program merges a solid foundation of advanced expertise in the diverse realm of International Studies with the flexibility to select specialized study areas from offerings within the School and other departments like Modern Languages and Cultures. Students can further explore their chosen focus areas through dissertation research and writing.
Throughout the program, participants will acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of:
The evolution of the international community and key forces influencing its growth
Key factors behind humanitarian intervention decisions
Globalization trends across political, economic, cultural, and scientific domains
The governance functions of international institutions
Variations in national integration within the global political and economic systems and their underlying causes
Historical and contemporary discussions surrounding the politics and political economy of specific nations, regions, or international bodies
The analysis of political regimes and soft power governance concepts
A self-selected topic in international politics for specialized study