Join the MSc in International Relations at the University of Essex! Explore global issues, enjoy diverse support, and apply today for a brighter future!
Humans live in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world where events that unfold on other continents can affect lives very quickly. Sometimes politicians are able to work together in a search for solutions but disagreement, and even the possibility of conflict, never seems far away. The University of Essex's most popular course, MSc International Relations, attracts students from all over the world. Students focus on general theoretical perspectives of the discipline, providing the tools for students to understand historical and contemporary events. The emphasis is on explaining and understanding international events, rather than simply the intellectual history of international relations as a field. Students also take optional modules from a large selection offered by the department, including: Global environmental issues Democracies in Europe Forecasting global trends International security Conflict resolution The University of Essex's Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. The University of Essex is rated top in the UK for research, and have consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.
