MA International Relations (Research Training) [L287R]

Academic Year 2026/2027 September 2026 Start

Campus Aberystwyth

Master of Arts scheme - available from 2020/2021

Last intake year is 2024/2025

Duration 1 year

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (20 Credits)

Students following the Research Training pathway must take and pass the following RT 'bridge' module:

Year 1 Core (40 Credits)

Students following the Research Training pathway must take the following University-taught Generic Research Training Modules:

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
PGM0210

Principles of Research Design

PGM1010

Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis (for social scientists)

Semester 2
PGM0720

Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis (0720)

Year 1 Core (60 Credits)

Students must submit a dissertation on a topic relevant to their degree scheme.

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3
IPM0060

Dissertation

or
GWM0060

Traethawd Hir

Year 1 Core (20 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
IPM1920

International Politics

Year 1 Electives

Students may take 40 credits (2 modules) from the list below.

Semester 1
IPM0420

Intelligence, Security and International Relations in the 20th Century

IPM0620

Indigenous Politics

IPM8220

Warfare in the 21st Century

Semester 2
IPM2820

Order-Making in International Politics

IPM3020

Logistics in War

IPM3720

Knowledge and Expertise in International Politics