International Relations

During this module you'll become aware of facts and concepts to explain contemporary international issues with special attention to the interrelatedness of policy through the different and varied levels of governance. (Global Awareness). You'll be able to present different theoretical perspectives to explain local, global, international, and intercultural problems and be able to evaluate the utility of these perspectives in solving global problems. (Global Perspective). You'll utilize your knowledge and skills to make team-based solution-oriented arguments and prescriptions for contemporary international problems. (Global Engagement). You'll improve your research and writing ability when formulating complex arguments.

Study the concept, theory, practice and history of intelligence and counterintelligence in international relations. You'll identify and examine the issues related to intelligence-policy relations, the politicisation of intelligence, intelligence oversight and intelligence failure, data collection disciplines (INTs), intelligence cycle and analysis, analytic techniques and covert action.

This module will introduce fundamental issues within the broad realm of Peace Studies. You'll develop a clearer understanding of the causes and threats of conflict and the ways in which such conflict can be avoided or resolved. It will help you to develop a thorough understanding of the basic themes in peace studies, such as ethics, conflict, violence, nonviolence, restorative justice, and conflict transformation. To explore key, inter/trans-national and local actors & institutions role in the pursuit or destruction of peace.

During this module you'll study the main themes and developments in British foreign and defence policies since 1945, including through case studies and primary sources. You'll develop a critical knowledge and understanding of how academics have approached and interpreted the chief developments in British foreign and defence policies. It will allow you to reflect critically on how far Britain has undergone relative international decline during the period in question, and on how far that decline has been managed effectively and to express, at a level appropriate to postgraduate study, critical knowledge and understanding in written assignments.

Explore the theories of International Relations and learn about recent innovations in International Relations theory. Gain awareness of areas of academic debate concerning the politics of international security, international economics and global interdependencies. Build employability skills and express your study in a written essay and via seminar participation.

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop further the necessary skills to carry out an independent piece of research. You'll engage in critical analysis of theoretical, empirical and policy-related research and outputs and enhance your subsequent early career development.

This module will deepen your understanding of international counter-terrorism cooperation, including its roots and limitations. You'll analyse policies, global impacts, and ongoing terror influences. The module also focuses on current threats, practical policy applications, and cross-border partnerships.

During this module, you'll analyse the origins and processes of the current territorial and maritime conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region. You'll develop skills to engage in critical and independent analysis, allowing you to articulate your ideas in reasoned examinations of the assigned readings and during debates about past and contemporary international relations in Asia-Pacific.

The aim of this module is to raise your understanding of the politics of divided nations, compare and contrast cases of violence and to examine the theoretical approaches of nationalism, violence, and conflict.