Program Description

Are you interested in pursuing an international career in government, public administration, diplomacy, policy formation or research? You’ll examine and interpret challenges facing our interconnected world.We cover themes like: globalisation, international law, international trade, diplomacy, war and peace. The course is designed to build on the strengths and expertise that the School of Humanities has in the field of international politics and security. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on theories and practice from political science, history, sociology, economics and cultural studies, among others.

An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities4 and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities, to dedicated careers advice.

On successful completion, you should have knowledge of:

• The nature of the international system and its development over time.
• How international relations adapt to different political environments.
• The conduct of international relations, as practised by key institutions and actors.
• Differing approaches to, and prominent issues of debate within, the study of international relations.
• How the boundaries of the subject matter are advanced through research by being at the forefront of the discipline.

You should be able to:

• Critically review information sources, to gather and marshal relevant evidence successfully.
• Apply knowledge of the dynamics of international relations in a wide range of situations and organisations.
• Show awareness of, and sensitivity to, differing international environments and the impact these have on political, economic and social actors.
• Apply advanced research skills, identify appropriate sources and methods, take personal responsibility and demonstrate initiative in dealing with complex and unpredictable environments.

Admission Requirements

• Successful applicants must normally hold a second- class honours degree in a relevant discipline.
• General Requirement :-
  • Indian Students-Students must achieve 60% in a 3 Year Undergraduate Degree or 55% in a 4 Year.Undergraduate Degree Students from the following Universities will be considered with 55% in a 3 Year Undergraduate Degree (unless applying for Health and Life Science courses): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai (Madras), Anna, Amity, Andhra Pradesh, Aligarh Muslim, Pune, Bangalore and JNTU.
  • Arab Students-Students who hold a Bachelor’s Degree should have an average grade of 60% or above. Students who have an average grade of 70% or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4 for the Postgraduate Research programmes with a satisfactory research proposal.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Indian Students IELTS Waiver:-65% in Standard XII English language from certain examination boards only (Central boards, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttarakhand)