International Relations

Entry requirements

• UK first Degree minimum second class honours (2.2)
• US Degree with a minimum CGPA of between 2.5 and 3.0
• or international equivalent

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our MA in International Relations aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the forces which shape global politics, combining both theory and real life, with the opportunity to do an internship which puts International Relations into practice.

The programme will enable you to tackle the big issues facing global decision-makers, from war to poverty, from security to the diplomatic practice, looking at the role of the global media in all of these topics.

The MA International Relations will help you prepare for further graduate study or for a career in the fascinating world of government, public administration, humanitarian aid work, diplomacy or policy formation among others. Our emphasis on combining sharp analytical thinking with real world applications is invaluable for any future career and produces graduates ready to face key challenges for the 21st century.

International Opportunities

Students may be invited to participate in visits to key international institutions including the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the EU headquarters in Brussels, Berlin, and an important Peace Studies institute in Norway.

You will have the opportunity to study key burning issues for the present including foreign policy decision-making, conflict management, human rights enforcement, risk and change in diplomacy, environmental sustainability, global media politics, global inequality and development, amongst many other themes and topics.

The Richmond American University London offering

An innovative international research hub, Richmond’s Centre for the Study of the State, Power & Globalisation offers students the chance to conduct research alongside both the faculty and international experts. The University also supports a social enterprise which specialises in university education, Professors Without Borders, and students have often worked closely with this exciting initiative.

We offer a rigorous curriculum encompassing theoretical and practical developments in the dynamic field of global politics, set in vibrant London. Our international mix of students helps graduates develop vital inter-personal and inter-cultural communication skills.

The programme examines a range of theories, concepts and practical approaches to questions of international development, conflict, insurgency, terrorism, media, diplomacy, decision-making, and many others.

Gain a UK and US degree

Be awarded a US and UK accredited degree upon successful completion of the course that will be valuable to future employers.

Information for international students

Please visit the website for the English language requirements.

Fees and funding

Scholarships available