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The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Online MA in International Relations is a modular course, completed over the course of two and half years. It consists of 12 modules worth ten credits each, plus a dissertation worth 60 credits (total of 180 credits).
Each module has been deliberately designed to prepare you to work in the international arena – from addressing conflicts and threats to analysing economic development. No matter where you live and work, this global perspective helps you address the real-world challenges of working in international relations.
Core Modules
International Relations Theory
This module gives you the opportunity to explore the key tenets of the major theories of international relations, and encourages you to critically analyse your assumptions and ideological baggage.
Learn moreMethodologies in International Relations Research
The aim of the Research Methods module is to facilitate the development of a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques and processes that underpin successful research in international relations.
Learn moreWar and Peace in the Post-Arab Spring Middle East and North Africa
This module explores the international relations of the Middle East against the backdrop of the colonial, post-colonial and post-Arab Spring history of the region.
Learn moreSecurity, Radicalisation and Terrorism in Europe
This module investigates different approaches to understanding and explaining contemporary security concerns in Europe, with a specific focus on the threat of terrorism and the problem of radicalisation in European societies.
Learn moreThe New World War: Terrorism in the Era of Globalisation
This module aims to provide you with critical skills in relation to the study of terrorism in the modern era. The course will engage with the primary debates in the field and will address definitional, epistemological and methodological issues raised by the study of terrorism.
Learn moreSecurity in the Post-Soviet Space
This module aims to explore the main security concerns in the former Soviet space, where security is understood in broad terms to include environmental, economic, energy, human and more traditional political concerns.
Learn moreWomen and Global Movements
The aim of this module is to examine the phenomenon of women’s global movements by examining political, ethical or social justice movements which have developed across the globe.
Learn moreThe New World Order: Global Governance and International Institutions
The overall aim of the module is to provide a programme of study on the concept, theories and processes of global governance with a focus on the role of contemporary international institutions, such as the United Nations.
Learn moreThe Political Economy of (Under-)Development
This module explores some of the controversies and debates of 21st Century political economy particularly as they relate to the so-called Third World.
Learn moreThe Rise and Fall of Hegemonic Powers: the USA, China and the Rest
By the end of the module you should have an overview of recent changes in the global political order, focusing on hegemonic power politics and the literature and theories surrounding this.
Learn moreOrder and Power in Europe
This module incorporates different theoretical perspectives to help you understand and explain the complex interplay of social, political and economic processes that help to determine the nature of European international relations.
Learn moreChallenges to International Security in the Asia-Pacific
The module provides an excellent platform if you’re willing to expand their knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary political relationships in the Asia-Pacific.
Learn moreDissertation
You can choose any topic which we agree within the broad field of politics and/or international relations, including topics which challenge the boundaries of the subject or critique its core approaches.
Learn moreTo find out more about NTU’s online MA International Relations, complete our online form or call the admissions office on 0800 032 1180 (UK) or +44 (0)115 941 8419 (International).