MA International Relations in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University

You acquire in-depth theoretical expertise in international relations, developing a comprehensive grasp of both positive and normative political theory to analyze key frameworks like realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical social theories. These foundational theories help explain the behavior of states, international organizations, financial institutions, and non-state actors in global politics. Additionally, you explore the root causes of armed conflict and terrorism to understand how nations assess evolving threats, particularly in the post-9/11 era. The program extensively covers international law to clarify regulations governing armed conflict, human rights protections, and bans on unethical warfare practices. Through critical analysis, you evaluate diplomatic strategies, peacebuilding efforts, ceasefires, human rights issues, humanitarian actions, justice systems, and intervention policies from the Cold War to present day. The diverse assessments strengthen your academic writing, reporting, presentation skills, and research project development.