MSc International Relations

Course Overview Royal Holloway's MSc in International Relations provides a critical examination of the complex forces shaping global politics, from economic crises to human rights. This programme equips you with the theoretical tools to analyse the interactions of key state and non-state actors, culminating in an independent research dissertation. You will engage with contemporary global challenges through a blend of core concepts and specialised elective options. Key Program Highlights Analyze contemporary global issues like mass migration, economic instability, and EU fragmentation Choose from specialised electives including US foreign policy, media and war, and international law Develop expertise through small group seminars and an independent, supervised dissertation Learn from a research-active department with expertise in security, diplomacy, and regional politics Available as a Postgraduate Diploma with a potential pathway to upgrade to the full MSc