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University of Surrey: International Relations (International Intervention)
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FABSS - Department of Politics |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Why choose this course - International organisations, humanitarian agencies and states all intervene in the sovereign affairs of nation-states. But when might such intervention be justified and how can it be made most effective?
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This groundbreaking masters course is unique in the UK and offers insights into all aspects of conflict and a broad understanding of the nature of interventions in international politics.
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Our masters in International Relations (International Intervention) is perfect if you wish to work at a senior level in the diplomatic, humanitarian aid or conflict resolution sectors.
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Hosted in our Centre for International Intervention, our International Relations (International Intervention) MSc draws upon our staff's decades of experience in the diplomatic and humanitarian sectors. Crisis management and negotiation simulations enable you to apply the conceptual challenges presented by intervention in practical contexts.
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With the option of a Professional Training placement, the International Intervention pathway will enable you to tackle the ethical, legal and political challenges posed by international intervention.
What you will study You’ll study modules covering the latest research on international intervention and post-conflict processes, uniquely co-taught by experienced practitioners alongside the Centre for International Intervention’s academic experts.
On our International Interventions pathway, you will engage in critical debates on the nature of international intervention. You will be taught via discussion-seminars and simulation-based learning to investigate issues of state sovereignty, human rights and the responsibility to protect people from atrocities.
This masters programme also offers students the option of taking a Professional Training placement, allowing you to spend three months gaining vital industry-relevant experience. These will significantly enhance your employment opportunities upon graduation.
The main difference between this International Interventions pathway and our International Relations MSc programme is the placement option and the second semester module Making Peace – Post-Conflict Processes. You will also have links with our Centre for International Intervention, a forum for research, discussion, and education around international intervention.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in: Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.), We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course - International organisations, humanitarian agencies and states all intervene in the sovereign affairs of nation-states. But when might such intervention be justified and how can it be made most effective?
-
This groundbreaking masters course is unique in the UK and offers insights into all aspects of conflict and a broad understanding of the nature of interventions in international politics.
-
Our masters in International Relations (International Intervention) is perfect if you wish to work at a senior level in the diplomatic, humanitarian aid or conflict resolution sectors.
-
Hosted in our Centre for International Intervention, our International Relations (International Intervention) MSc draws upon our staff's decades of experience in the diplomatic and humanitarian sectors. Crisis management and negotiation simulations enable you to apply the conceptual challenges presented by intervention in practical contexts.
-
With the option of a Professional Training placement, the International Intervention pathway will enable you to tackle the ethical, legal and political challenges posed by international intervention.
What you will study You’ll study modules covering the latest research on international intervention and post-conflict processes, uniquely co-taught by experienced practitioners alongside the Centre for International Intervention’s academic experts.
On our International Interventions pathway, you will engage in critical debates on the nature of international intervention. You will be taught via discussion-seminars and simulation-based learning to investigate issues of state sovereignty, human rights and the responsibility to protect people from atrocities.
This masters programme also offers students the option of taking a Professional Training placement, allowing you to spend three months gaining vital industry-relevant experience. These will significantly enhance your employment opportunities upon graduation.
The main difference between this International Interventions pathway and our International Relations MSc programme is the placement option and the second semester module Making Peace – Post-Conflict Processes. You will also have links with our Centre for International Intervention, a forum for research, discussion, and education around international intervention.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in: Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.), We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course International organisations, humanitarian agencies and states all intervene in the sovereign affairs of nation-states. But when might such intervention be justified and how can it be made most effective?
Hosted in our Centre for International Intervention, our International Relations (International Intervention) MSc draws upon our staff's decades of experience in the diplomatic and humanitarian sectors. Crisis management and negotiation simulations enable you to apply the conceptual challenges presented by intervention in practical contexts.
With the option of a Professional Training placement, the International Intervention pathway will enable you to tackle the ethical, legal and political challenges posed by international intervention.
What you will study You’ll study modules covering the latest research on international intervention and post-conflict processes, uniquely co-taught by experienced practitioners alongside the Centre for International Intervention’s academic experts.
On our International Interventions pathway, you will engage in critical debates on the nature of international intervention. You will be taught via discussion-seminars and simulation-based learning to investigate issues of state sovereignty, human rights and the responsibility to protect people from atrocities.
This masters programme also offers students the option of taking a Professional Training placement, allowing you to spend three months gaining vital industry-relevant experience. These will significantly enhance your employment opportunities upon graduation.
Past students have worked in diplomacy and foreign affairs, the military, charities and humanitarian NGOs, think tanks and international organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in: Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.) We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course International organisations, humanitarian agencies and states all intervene in the sovereign affairs of nation-states. But when might such intervention be justified and how can it be made most effective?
Hosted in our Centre for International Intervention, our International Relations (International Intervention) MSc draws upon our staff's decades of experience in the diplomatic and humanitarian sectors. Crisis management and negotiation simulations enable you to apply the conceptual challenges presented by intervention in practical contexts.
With the option of a Professional Training placement, the International Intervention pathway will enable you to tackle the ethical, legal and political challenges posed by international intervention.
What you will study You’ll study modules covering the latest research on international intervention and post-conflict processes, uniquely co-taught by experienced practitioners alongside the Centre for International Intervention’s academic experts.
On our International Interventions pathway, you will engage in critical debates on the nature of international intervention. You will be taught via discussion-seminars and simulation-based learning to investigate issues of state sovereignty, human rights and the responsibility to protect people from atrocities.
This masters programme also offers students the option of taking a Professional Training placement, allowing you to spend three months gaining vital industry-relevant experience. These will significantly enhance your employment opportunities upon graduation.
Past students have worked in diplomacy and foreign affairs, the military, charities and humanitarian NGOs, think tanks and international organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in: Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.) We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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