Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has a rich cultural heritage and traces its origins back to 1823.
It is now proud to be a new civic university offering degrees that are driven by internationally acclaimed research and based on practical learning. The university is ranked among the world's top 150 universities by The Young University Rankings 2019.
Its multi-disciplinary staff are actively involved in a wide range of innovative applications of computer science. Research and teaching includes computer science but also extends to more surprising topics, including computational art, virtual reality, computer music, digital sociology and education technology.
MA International Relations - An Overview
LJMU's innovative MA International Relations provides a grounding in key theories while examining in depth issues of enduring international significance.
This fascinating programme takes an expanded definition of International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors.
It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and also provides a range of specialist modules which examine in depth issues of enduring international significance: conflict, the United Nations, international affairs in the Asia-Pacific region, and the role of humanitarian actions by state and non-state actors.
This programme has been designed to enhance your career prospects in international relations-related fields including government and non-government sectors. It exposes you to the careers available and enables you to network with people in the field.
By enrolling on to this degree, you will benefit from;
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Developing your own international relations perspective and choose how to actively engage with world affairs
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Hearing from experts and practitioners in the field of International Relations
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availing the option to study abroad for either a semester or a year with one of our overseas partners
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availing the option to do a year-long work placement in an international-related organisation
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Participating in field trips to visit and understand the complex workings of institutions and think tanks
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Joining a highly motivated and research active academic community
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Attending the Perspectives in IR research seminar series
Programme Structure, Course Catalogue and Specifications
The degree takes an expanded definition of what is International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organizations, nation-states and non-state actors.
It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organizations.
Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
1) On completion of a student's qualification, LJMU will award the degree.
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2) Beaconhouse International College will arrange a convocation ceremony for all graduating students upon successful completion of their degree programme.
Please copy the link below and paste in your browser to view the course catalogue for this programme.
https://coursecatalogue.ljmu.ac.uk/programme/2023/36652
Validation of LJMU Awards:
Students can verify the validation of their programme award on the following LJMU page:
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/academic-registry/collaborative-partners/ljmus-academic-collaborative-partners
