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The School of Social Sciences at the University of Northampton (UK) has launched its MA in International Relations course and is inviting applications for the same. University of Northampton is one of the most prestigious learning institutions in the UK and has been ranked number 1 in the UK by The Guardian for Value Added.
This one year full time MA programme is especially designed for those with an interdisciplinary background who wish to fully comprehend core issues and approaches within International Relations post 9/11. International Relations is a vital and dynamic field of intellectual inquiry that offers an interdisciplinary exploration of human interaction.
The course offers an exciting opportunity for graduates to develop their understanding of international affairs both theoretically and through their own or others' experience. It will develop critical awareness, conceptual understanding, sound research methods, and originality in the application of knowledge. The purpose of this new postgraduate programme in International Relations (IR) is to foster within students a global perspective and encourage a multicultural awareness of contemporary problems.
International Relations course provides an opportunity to engage with and adapt to changing international, national and regional realities. It will provide students with an appropriate set of intellectual skills to enable more informed and effective participation in an 'ever-changing' global context. The goal is to provide a rigorous and intellectually challenging foundation in approaches to the study and practice of international relations while developing an understanding and sensitivity to key issues in diverse areas of the modern world.
The students willing to apply for the course should possess a first or second class honors degree. The programme commences on 24thSeptember, 2012 and candidates are recommended to apply as early as possible. The fee for international students for the session 2012-2013 is £9,500.
For an application form for the course, please visit http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/20171/international-students/72/intern.... For further information on the course, contact the International Office at the University of Northampton:international@northampton.ac.uk, or visit www.northampton.ac.uk/education
