MSc International Relations
Course Overview
The MSc International Relations programme at Aston University is a dynamic one-year programme offering a comprehensive understanding of global affairs. You can choose between a general track or specialise in ‘Conflict and Cooperation’ or ‘Development and Governance’, tailoring your study to international dynamics or domestic challenges in a global context. Core modules cover international relations theories, global governance and research design, supplemented by optional modules including the Aston Global Advantage professional development programme and EuroSim - an award-winning module on international negotiations.
Key Program Highlights
- Experiential learning: Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award winning EuroSim module
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- Research benefits: The programme benefits from collaborations with research centres like the Aston Centre for Europe & Centre for Migration and Forced Displacement
- Tailor to you: Choose between a general track or specialise in ‘Conflict and Cooperation’ or ‘Development and Governance’
- Strong connections: You will attend guest lectures, research seminars and events on contemporary political topics
Course Overview
The MSc International Relations programme at Aston University is a dynamic one-year programme offering a comprehensive understanding of global affairs. You can choose between a general track or specialise in ‘Conflict and Cooperation’ or ‘Development and Governance’, tailoring your study to international dynamics or domestic challenges in a global context. Core modules cover international relations theories, global governance and research design, supplemented by optional modules including the Aston Global Advantage professional development programme and EuroSim - an award-winning module on international negotiations.
Key Program Highlights
- Experiential learning: Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award winning EuroSim module
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- Research benefits: The programme benefits from collaborations with research centres like the Aston Centre for Europe & Centre for Migration and Forced Displacement
- Tailor to you: Choose between a general track or specialise in ‘Conflict and Cooperation’ or ‘Development and Governance’
- Strong connections: You will attend guest lectures, research seminars and events on contemporary political topics
Express Offer
An Express Offer will provide you with a priority pass to Aston University. By meeting requirements, you'll get an Offer in Principle (OIP) in just 24 hours and a final offer letter in a few days.
This exclusive deal is available only for select courses.
Here are some more benefits from the Express Offer:
- Backlogs accepted
- Gap years accepted
- English test waivers available
- All boards accepted for IELTS waiver
- Visa refusal accepted (Student should upload the visa refusal paper along with the application)
- NIOS and distance education accepted
Requirements
Modules
- International Relations Theory
- Governance of Global Problems
- Research Design in the Social Sciences
- Conflict and Security
- Comparative Regionalism and Regional Cooperation
- International Development
- The State in the Global Context
- Negotiation skills: EuroSim and Model UN
- Migration and Forced Displacement
- Religion, Politics and Development
- The Aston Global Advantage
- Dissertation
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