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About International Relations, Conflict And Security MA in Northumbria University, Newcastle

Studying the full-time MA in International Relations, Conflict and Security will introduce you to the key concepts and theories necessary to understand the features of contemporary international relations, conflict studies and security issues.

You will be given the opportunity to explore responses to such challenges within a dynamic framework of politics, law and ethics . You will learn to consider what is possible. In order to discuss the questions of what can be done, versus what ought to be done.

We will give focus to the relationship between international and national interests. The programme will allow you to understand conflict and security as a policy challenge. You will be able to recognise the increasing degree of interdependence between states, international organisations and non-state actors in governing this area of international relations.

You will also analyse the ways in which security, development and humanitarian agents adapt to instability.

This programme gives you the opportunity to study regionally differentiated responses to international conflict, across different countries and nations.

This master's program is open to students from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines. The course will prepare you for a career in international relations. However you will also have the skills and knowledge appropriate to those looking for careers in international organisations, government, media or academia.

Entry Requirements

• 55% (52% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for ONE YEAR courses requiring a 2:2
• 60% (60% includes Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for ONE YEAR courses requiring a 2:1 
• 60% (60% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for ALL TWO YEAR courses requiring a 2:2 or a 2:1 

English Language Entry Requirements

• International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*)

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