Coventry University: International Relations
| Institution | Coventry University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities |
| Web | http://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/2018-january-may-september-pg-uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our highly-experienced faculty includes active researchers who also work or consult for governments, international organisations and prominent think tanks. In the most recent national research assessment, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 69% of research in Politics and International Studies was recognised internationally, of which 32% was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
Research-informed teaching will be delivered by our many experts on peacekeeping, foreign policy, criminal mafias, security and policing, which includes a current Director of the Royal Institute of International Affairs.
There is also a practical focus to learning – allowing students to personally experience applied international relations, for example, by participating in the Model United Nations in New York, with the aim of exposing you to the realities of formulating foreign and security policies, then translating ideas into practice.
The course is structured to enable you to choose one of three prominent specialisms within the field of international relations: diplomacy; international law; or African governance and security. It also includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development. Students who successfully complete the CMI module will also gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting.
**Key course benefits;**
- 86% of graduates were employed or continuing their studies six months after completing the course (DLHE 2014/15).
- High levels of student satisfaction in the subject of ‘Politics’, 86% overall compared with the sector average of 84% (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2016).
- Programme of expert speakers, which in 2016 included the Head of the UK’s International Policing Academy, ambassadors and senior diplomats from Guinea, Tanzania and Sudan, and the Managing Director of NHS Protect.
- Opportunities to participate in field trips in the UK and abroad, which in 2016 included: the EU and NATO headquarters in Brussels; the EU parliament in Strasbourg; the National Model UN in New York; the Houses of Parliament London, Chatham House and the International Coffee Organisation in London and the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Modules | Your main study themes are: **The theory and practice of international relations:** Explores the relevance of international relations theory to real world events and the importance of empirical evidence. Each text or school of thought studied will be tested by a case study, such as, for example, the relevance of Allison’s bureaucratic model of decision making in explaining the Cuban missile crisis, or Morgenthau’s Politics Amongst Nations to the Cold War. **Diplomacy:** Introduces the role of diplomacy, as both process and institutional mechanism, its historical development, changing role and modes of operation. Specific case studies, including the topics of trade, security and the environment, examine in detail the way in which the diplomatic system operates in the contemporary world. **Trafficking in human beings:** Aims to provide a critical understanding of the issues surrounding trafficking in human beings or ‘modern slavery’, outlining problems, both within the UK and internationally. We will also consider differences and inter relationship with people smuggling, together with an overview of the response from law, Government, national and international organisations. **Academic skills and techniques:** This course aims to provide initial training in the higher cognitive skills of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis and the related scholarly techniques of critical reading, reflection and writing. These transferable skills are prized by employers and are reinforced throughout the course. For further module information please visit the course webpage. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
Our highly-experienced faculty includes active researchers who also work or consult for governments, international organisations and prominent think tanks. In the most recent national research assessment, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 69% of research in Politics and International Studies was recognised internationally, of which 32% was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
Research-informed teaching will be delivered by our many experts on peacekeeping, foreign policy, criminal mafias, security and policing, which includes a current Director of the Royal Institute of International Affairs.
There is also a practical focus to learning – allowing students to personally experience applied international relations, for example, by participating in the Model United Nations in New York, with the aim of exposing you to the realities of formulating foreign and security policies, then translating ideas into practice.
The course is structured to enable you to choose one of three prominent specialisms within the field of international relations: diplomacy; international law; or African governance and security. It also includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development. Students who successfully complete the CMI module will also gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting.
**Key course benefits;**
- 86% of graduates were employed or continuing their studies six months after completing the course (DLHE 2014/15).
- High levels of student satisfaction in the subject of ‘Politics’, 86% overall compared with the sector average of 84% (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2016).
- Programme of expert speakers, which in 2016 included the Head of the UK’s International Policing Academy, ambassadors and senior diplomats from Guinea, Tanzania and Sudan, and the Managing Director of NHS Protect.
- Opportunities to participate in field trips in the UK and abroad, which in 2016 included: the EU and NATO headquarters in Brussels; the EU parliament in Strasbourg; the National Model UN in New York; the Houses of Parliament London, Chatham House and the International Coffee Organisation in London and the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Modules | Your main study themes are: **The theory and practice of international relations:** Explores the relevance of international relations theory to real world events and the importance of empirical evidence. Each text or school of thought studied will be tested by a case study, such as, for example, the relevance of Allison’s bureaucratic model of decision making in explaining the Cuban missile crisis, or Morgenthau’s Politics Amongst Nations to the Cold War. **Diplomacy:** Introduces the role of diplomacy, as both process and institutional mechanism, its historical development, changing role and modes of operation. Specific case studies, including the topics of trade, security and the environment, examine in detail the way in which the diplomatic system operates in the contemporary world. **Trafficking in human beings:** Aims to provide a critical understanding of the issues surrounding trafficking in human beings or ‘modern slavery’, outlining problems, both within the UK and internationally. We will also consider differences and inter relationship with people smuggling, together with an overview of the response from law, Government, national and international organisations. **Academic skills and techniques:** This course aims to provide initial training in the higher cognitive skills of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis and the related scholarly techniques of critical reading, reflection and writing. These transferable skills are prized by employers and are reinforced throughout the course. For further module information please visit the course webpage. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
This fascinating course explores the emerging discipline of international relations, from a theoretical and historical perspective and in the context of issues and events in contemporary politics and society.
You will study three mandatory subject-specific modules covering international relations, diplomacy and human trafficking.
Using case studies and actual events, you can explore the actions of government and non-governmental agencies, private enterprise and international bodies in relation to key challenges, such as terrorism, security, poverty and human trafficking. You’ll have opportunities to gain an insight into the perspective and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact on individuals, communities or countries they affect. As well as the core modules, you are able to tailor your studies by choosing two optional modules around three themes. The Diplomacy specialism addresses some of the specific skills needed for employment in your national diplomatic service or international governmental and non-governmental organisations. While a focus on international law potentially opens career opportunities in criminal justice, aid and development, environmental protection and human rights. If choosing the African Governance and Security specialism, you have the chance to develop an understanding of one of the world’s fastest growing regions with potential career opportunities in the domestic and international public and private sectors.
To attain the award of Master of Arts, you will be required to complete an extended dissertation examining in depth an area of the course that particularly interests you, possibly aligned with your chosen specialism, and based on research undertaken with the support of a dedicated supervisor. In the last year, students have researched Europe’s refugee crisis; celebrity diplomacy; the implications of drone technology for diplomacy; the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia; cyber diplomacy; and piracy off the coast of Nigeria.
The relevance of course content is reinforced by staff involvement in professional organisations, such as the British International Studies Association (BISA), the Political Studies Association (PSA), the University Association for Contemporary European Studies, the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).
The School of Humanities and Coventry Law School has an outstanding network of professional contacts, which spans diplomats and diplomacy specialists in a range of prestigious external organisations, both private and public, such as Chatham House, the Centre for the Study of Slavery, the Royal African Society and the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. These links are reflected in talks and events delivered by experts in the field, such as an assistant district attorney from Sicily, assistant chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, deputy high commissioner of Tanzania to the UK; a senior manager from the UK’s National Crime Agency and a forensic accountant from the Italian national police.
**Why choose this course?**
Our highly-experienced faculty includes active researchers who also work or consult for governments, international organisations and prominent think tanks. In the most recent national research assessment, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 69% of research in Politics and International Studies was recognised internationally, of which 32% was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
The course is structured to enable you to choose one of three prominent specialisms within the field of international relations: diplomacy; international law; or African governance and security. It also includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development. Students who successfully complete the CMI module will also gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Assessment | Assessment employs a range of methods including: Individual coursework (essays, reports and reviews), seminar-based assessment, presentations, projects, written papers, exercises and individual and group presentations. The pass mark for modules is 40%. You must undertake and pass all seven mandatory modules, plus two optional modules to achieve the MA. Assessment is by a variety of types of written coursework including academic essays, comparative review essays, reports, research designs, reflective diaries and logs, as well as on some modules, reflective writing, group presentations and video podcasts. There are no exams on the course. An estimated percentage breakdown of your final grade assessment is as follow: Essays (40%). |
| Modules | For details about individual modules, please visit the course page on our website. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
This fascinating course explores the emerging discipline of international relations, from a theoretical and historical perspective and in the context of issues and events in contemporary politics and society.
You will study three mandatory subject-specific modules covering international relations, diplomacy and human trafficking.
Using case studies and actual events, you can explore the actions of government and non-governmental agencies, private enterprise and international bodies in relation to key challenges, such as terrorism, security, poverty and human trafficking. You’ll have opportunities to gain an insight into the perspective and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact on individuals, communities or countries they affect. As well as the core modules, you are able to tailor your studies by choosing two optional modules around three themes. The Diplomacy specialism addresses some of the specific skills needed for employment in your national diplomatic service or international governmental and non-governmental organisations. While a focus on international law potentially opens career opportunities in criminal justice, aid and development, environmental protection and human rights. If choosing the African Governance and Security specialism, you have the chance to develop an understanding of one of the world’s fastest growing regions with potential career opportunities in the domestic and international public and private sectors.
To attain the award of Master of Arts, you will be required to complete an extended dissertation examining in depth an area of the course that particularly interests you, possibly aligned with your chosen specialism, and based on research undertaken with the support of a dedicated supervisor. In the last year, students have researched Europe’s refugee crisis; celebrity diplomacy; the implications of drone technology for diplomacy; the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia; cyber diplomacy; and piracy off the coast of Nigeria.
The relevance of course content is reinforced by staff involvement in professional organisations, such as the British International Studies Association (BISA), the Political Studies Association (PSA), the University Association for Contemporary European Studies, the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).
The School of Humanities and Coventry Law School has an outstanding network of professional contacts, which spans diplomats and diplomacy specialists in a range of prestigious external organisations, both private and public, such as Chatham House, the Centre for the Study of Slavery, the Royal African Society and the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. These links are reflected in talks and events delivered by experts in the field, such as an assistant district attorney from Sicily, assistant chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, deputy high commissioner of Tanzania to the UK; a senior manager from the UK’s National Crime Agency and a forensic accountant from the Italian national police.
**Why choose this course?**
Our highly-experienced faculty includes active researchers who also work or consult for governments, international organisations and prominent think tanks. In the most recent national research assessment, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 69% of research in Politics and International Studies was recognised internationally, of which 32% was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
The course is structured to enable you to choose one of three prominent specialisms within the field of international relations: diplomacy; international law; or African governance and security. It also includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development. Students who successfully complete the CMI module will also gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Assessment | Assessment employs a range of methods including: Individual coursework (essays, reports and reviews), seminar-based assessment, presentations, projects, written papers, exercises and individual and group presentations. The pass mark for modules is 40%. You must undertake and pass all seven mandatory modules, plus two optional modules to achieve the MA. Assessment is by a variety of types of written coursework including academic essays, comparative review essays, reports, research designs, reflective diaries and logs, as well as on some modules, reflective writing, group presentations and video podcasts. There are no exams on the course. An estimated percentage breakdown of your final grade assessment is as follow: Essays (40%). |
| Modules | For details about individual modules, please visit the course page on our website. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
This fascinating course explores the emerging discipline of international relations, from a theoretical and historical perspective and in the context of issues and events in contemporary politics and society.
You will study three mandatory subject-specific modules covering international relations, diplomacy and human trafficking.
Using case studies and actual events, you can explore the actions of government and non-governmental agencies, private enterprise and international bodies in relation to key challenges, such as terrorism, security, poverty and human trafficking. You’ll have opportunities to gain an insight into the perspective and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact on individuals, communities or countries they affect. As well as the core modules, you are able to tailor your studies by choosing two optional modules around three themes. The Diplomacy specialism addresses some of the specific skills needed for employment in your national diplomatic service or international governmental and non-governmental organisations. While a focus on international law potentially opens career opportunities in criminal justice, aid and development, environmental protection and human rights. If choosing the African Governance and Security specialism, you have the chance to develop an understanding of one of the world’s fastest growing regions with potential career opportunities in the domestic and international public and private sectors.
To attain the award of Master of Arts, you will be required to complete an extended dissertation examining in depth an area of the course that particularly interests you, possibly aligned with your chosen specialism, and based on research undertaken with the support of a dedicated supervisor. In the last year, students have researched Europe’s refugee crisis; celebrity diplomacy; the implications of drone technology for diplomacy; the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia; cyber diplomacy; and piracy off the coast of Nigeria.
The relevance of course content is reinforced by staff involvement in professional organisations, such as the British International Studies Association (BISA), the Political Studies Association (PSA), the University Association for Contemporary European Studies, the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).
The School of Humanities and Coventry Law School has an outstanding network of professional contacts, which spans diplomats and diplomacy specialists in a range of prestigious external organisations, both private and public, such as Chatham House, the Centre for the Study of Slavery, the Royal African Society and the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. These links are reflected in talks and events delivered by experts in the field, such as an assistant district attorney from Sicily, assistant chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, deputy high commissioner of Tanzania to the UK; a senior manager from the UK’s National Crime Agency and a forensic accountant from the Italian national police.
**Why choose this course?**
Our highly-experienced faculty includes active researchers who also work or consult for governments, international organisations and prominent think tanks. In the most recent national research assessment, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 69% of research in Politics and International Studies was recognised internationally, of which 32% was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
The course is structured to enable you to choose one of three prominent specialisms within the field of international relations: diplomacy; international law; or African governance and security. It also includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development. Students who successfully complete the CMI module will also gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Assessment | Assessment employs a range of methods including: Individual coursework (essays, reports and reviews), seminar-based assessment, presentations, projects, written papers, exercises and individual and group presentations. The pass mark for modules is 40%. You must undertake and pass all seven mandatory modules, plus two optional modules to achieve the MA. Assessment is by a variety of types of written coursework including academic essays, comparative review essays, reports, research designs, reflective diaries and logs, as well as on some modules, reflective writing, group presentations and video podcasts. There are no exams on the course. An estimated percentage breakdown of your final grade assessment is as follow: Essays (40%). |
| Modules | For details about individual modules, please visit the course page on our website. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
This fascinating course explores the emerging discipline of international relations, from a theoretical and historical perspective and in the context of issues and events in contemporary politics and society.
You will study three mandatory subject-specific modules covering international relations, diplomacy and human trafficking.
Using case studies and actual events, you can explore the actions of government and non-governmental agencies, private enterprise and international bodies in relation to key challenges, such as terrorism, security, poverty and human trafficking. You’ll have opportunities to gain an insight into the perspective and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact on individuals, communities or countries they affect. As well as the core modules, you are able to tailor your studies by choosing two optional modules around three themes. The Diplomacy specialism addresses some of the specific skills needed for employment in your national diplomatic service or international governmental and non-governmental organisations. While a focus on international law potentially opens career opportunities in criminal justice, aid and development, environmental protection and human rights. If choosing the African Governance and Security specialism, you have the chance to develop an understanding of one of the world’s fastest growing regions with potential career opportunities in the domestic and international public and private sectors.
To attain the award of Master of Arts, you will be required to complete an extended dissertation examining in depth an area of the course that particularly interests you, possibly aligned with your chosen specialism, and based on research undertaken with the support of a dedicated supervisor. In the last year, students have researched Europe’s refugee crisis; celebrity diplomacy; the implications of drone technology for diplomacy; the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia; cyber diplomacy; and piracy off the coast of Nigeria.
The relevance of course content is reinforced by staff involvement in professional organisations, such as the British International Studies Association (BISA), the Political Studies Association (PSA), the University Association for Contemporary European Studies, the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).
The School of Humanities and Coventry Law School has an outstanding network of professional contacts, which spans diplomats and diplomacy specialists in a range of prestigious external organisations, both private and public, such as Chatham House, the Centre for the Study of Slavery, the Royal African Society and the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. These links are reflected in talks and events delivered by experts in the field, such as an assistant district attorney from Sicily, assistant chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, deputy high commissioner of Tanzania to the UK; a senior manager from the UK’s National Crime Agency and a forensic accountant from the Italian national police.
**Why choose this course?**
Our highly-experienced faculty includes active researchers who also work or consult for governments, international organisations and prominent think tanks. In the most recent national research assessment, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 69% of research in Politics and International Studies was recognised internationally, of which 32% was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
The course is structured to enable you to choose one of three prominent specialisms within the field of international relations: diplomacy; international law; or African governance and security. It also includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development. Students who successfully complete the CMI module will also gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Assessment | Assessment employs a range of methods including: Individual coursework (essays, reports and reviews), seminar-based assessment, presentations, projects, written papers, exercises and individual and group presentations. The pass mark for modules is 40%. You must undertake and pass all seven mandatory modules, plus two optional modules to achieve the MA. Assessment is by a variety of types of written coursework including academic essays, comparative review essays, reports, research designs, reflective diaries and logs, as well as on some modules, reflective writing, group presentations and video podcasts. There are no exams on the course. An estimated percentage breakdown of your final grade assessment is as follow: Essays (40%). |
| Modules | For details about individual modules, please visit the course page on our website. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
If you are interested in pursuing an international career in government, public administration, diplomacy, policy formation or research, this master’s degree aims to help you understand and interpret issues and challenges facing our increasingly interconnected world.
Covering themes as varied as globalisation, international law, international trade, diplomacy, war and peace, it builds on the strength and expertise that the School of Humanities has in the field of international politics and security. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on theories and practice from political science, history, sociology, economics and cultural studies, among others.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Assessment | Assessment employs a range of methods including: Individual coursework (essays, reports and reviews), seminar-based assessment, presentations, projects, written papers, exercises and individual and group presentations. The pass mark for modules is 40%. You must undertake and pass all seven mandatory modules, plus two optional modules to achieve the MA. Assessment is by a variety of types of written coursework including academic essays, comparative review essays, reports, research designs, reflective diaries and logs, as well as on some modules, reflective writing, group presentations and video podcasts. There are no exams on the course. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
Summary
If you are interested in pursuing an international career in government, public administration, diplomacy, policy formation or research, this master’s degree aims to help you understand and interpret issues and challenges facing our increasingly interconnected world.
Covering themes as varied as globalisation, international law, international trade, diplomacy, war and peace, it builds on the strength and expertise that the School of Humanities has in the field of international politics and security. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on theories and practice from political science, history, sociology, economics and cultural studies, among others.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who can demonstrate considerable experience at an appropriate professional level but who do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment. |
| Assessment | Assessment employs a range of methods including: Individual coursework (essays, reports and reviews), seminar-based assessment, presentations, projects, written papers, exercises and individual and group presentations. The pass mark for modules is 40%. You must undertake and pass all seven mandatory modules, plus two optional modules to achieve the MA. Assessment is by a variety of types of written coursework including academic essays, comparative review essays, reports, research designs, reflective diaries and logs, as well as on some modules, reflective writing, group presentations and video podcasts. There are no exams on the course. |
| Location | Main Site Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB |
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