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Understand power, diplomacy, and global governance
Online or on campus
The MA International Relations at Brigant examines how states, international organisations, and non-state actors shape world politics. Core modules cover international theory, security studies, diplomatic history, and global political economy. You will simulate UN Security Council negotiations, write policy briefs for real NGOs, and engage with faculty who have served in diplomatic corps and multilateral agencies. The programme prepares graduates for careers in foreign services, international NGOs, journalism, and further doctoral study.
Simulations include UN Security Council crises, trade negotiations, and humanitarian access dilemmas. You will brief a policy audience in written and oral formats each term. Language support modules (French, Arabic, Spanish) are optional electives.
Faculty spotlight
Ambassador (ret.) James Thompson teaches diplomatic practice; Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid researches Gulf–Africa economic corridors.
Study online
Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.
On-campus study
Prefer to learn at our Edinburgh campus? On-campus delivery includes tuition fees, in-person seminars, and access to university facilities.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR501 | Theories of International Relations | 3 |
| IR502 | International Security & Conflict | 3 |
| IR503 | Global Political Economy | 3 |
| IR504 | Diplomatic History since 1945 | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR505 | International Law & Organisations | 3 |
| IR506 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 |
| IR507 | Research Methods in IR | 3 |
| IR508 | Regional Studies (Africa, Asia, or Europe) | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IR601 | Contemporary Geopolitics Seminar | 3 |
| IR602 | Policy Simulation & Negotiation | 3 |
| IR603 | MA Dissertation | 6 |
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