MA International Relations and Global Crises at Sheffield Hallam University

• Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations
• Explore the political, cultural, social and economic crises facing the world today.
• Learn how patterns of power, knowledge and inequality are produced and reproduced globally.
• Develop practical expertise in non-violent communication and conflict resolution.

On this timely course, you explore contemporary perspectives, concepts and events that challenge how knowledge about international relations (IR) is produced and how crises can be overcome. Explore the problematic assumptions about race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality and geography which IR can be based upon, and study contemporary topics including the resurgence of populist nationalism, international terrorism, regional and national cohesion and insecurity, war and conflict, and peace-making.

The course provides you the opportunity to apply your learning in a number of different ways. You develop practical expertise such as non-violent communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills. In addition, some module assessments have a specifically applied focus such as producing policy documents, portfolios and conference organisation.

Networking opportunities

We have guest lectures and workshops from academics and practitioners in the field of international relations. Together, these approaches will enable you to develop transferable skills and attributes for future career development or further academic study.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• non-governmental organisations
• international organisations
• the voluntary sector
• the civil service
• parliamentary or political research
• international development
• political think tanks
• teaching
• a wide range of graduate schemes across many different professions with an international focus further academic study, such as PhD research