We place a strong focus on employability, ensuring you gain the skills and experience you need to pursue your ambitions. We equip you with the skills that are vital for your future professional career or in further academic research. As well as advancing your subject knowledge, you'll develop strong IT skills. Undertaking a master's degree with us will challenge you in a number of ways, helping you to develop your presentation techniques, and analytical, communication and leadership skills. You'll build your ability to confidently work in both a group and independently.
Work Placement
Put your academic knowledge to practice and build your network with a work placement in an external organisation focused on international relations or international security. You will gain invaluable first-hand experience and independent problem solving, working within a professional environment . Further develop your independent and critical research skills through a written reflective research report which counts towards your final mark.
Our Graduates
Many of our graduates go on to work in fields related to their politics and international relations studies.
Graduate career destinations have included:
- Office for National Statistics
- Civil Service Fast Stream
- Department for International Trade
- Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
- Cabinet Office.