our international relations master's gives you a grounding in the approaches to understanding contemporary international society. it provides the expertise for a range of careers where you need an advanced understanding of contemporary international society. it covers international dynamics through a range of theoretical, empirical and area-based approaches relevant in the workplace. as a student on this course you'll develop: advanced knowledge and understanding of areas such as international relations theory and international studies topics knowledge of the more important approaches and methods in social science research and the techniques required to carry out advanced research theoretical and practical research skills, including the synthesis of materials from a variety of primary and secondary sources on our programme you'll discover the research skills, theory, and approaches to international relations and the study of politics. this will prepare you for a career with international possibilities, or for further postgraduate research in international studies.