International Relations (International Intervention) MSc - 2020/1

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MSc International Relations (International Intervention)

Subsidiary award(s)

Award	Title
PGDip	International Relations
PGCert	International Relations

Modes of study

	Route code	Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time	PLB61008	180 credits and 90 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Politics

Programme Leader

KAEDING Malte (Politics)

Date of production/revision of spec

20/01/2022

Educational aims of the programme

To enable students to understand and evaluate contemporary debates in the study of international relations, concerning international intervention.
To deepen students¿ knowledge of theoretical aspects of international relations, including theoretical developments in the sub-fields of international intervention.
To enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding in at least three sub-fields of international politics: students take three programme compulsory modules, two pathway compulsory modules specific to their pathway (International Intervention), and three further modules from a list of optional modules particular to their pathway.
To provide students, with the opportunity, through the International Intervention pathway, to spend three months working in a field related to their degree. This will not only provide students with new insights into International Intervention but will also develop a broad array of transferable skills. Such skills include self-management and development; managing tasks; communicating effectively and clearly; working with and relating to others; the application of specialist knowledge; the application of initiative and reflecting on one¿s own learning outcomes.

Programme learning outcomes

	Attributes Developed	Awards	Ref.
Critical knowledge of contemporary debates in the study of international politics, particularly in relation to differing forms of intervention in response to poverty, humanitarian crisis, abuses of human rights, state failure and armed conflict	K	PGDip, MSc
In-depth understanding of international structures of governance and their impact on regional, national and local structures; and of theories of international relations	K	PGDip, MSc
Detailed knowledge and understanding within at least two sub-fields of international politics, for example development and humanitarian assistance; peace-making; peace-keeping and peace-building; use of international legal institutions and processes; and coercive military intervention to secure regime change	K	PGDip, MSc
Understanding of processes of knowledge creation and contestation within international politics	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Understanding of techniques of research and enquiry and their application to the study of politics	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Analytical knowledge of contemporary debates in the study of international politics, particularly in relation to the international system and global governance, differing forms of intervention in response to poverty, humanitarian crisis, abuses of human rights, state failure and armed conflict	K	PGCert
A good understanding of international structures of governance and their impact on regional, national and local structures; and of theories of international relations	K	PGCert
Detailed knowledge and understanding within at least one sub-field of international politics, for example development and humanitarian assistance; peace-making; peace-keeping and peace-building; use of international legal institutions and processes; and coercive military intervention to secure regime change	K	PGCert
Gather, organise and deploy evidence and information from a range of different sources	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Analyse and synthesise a wide range of material in verbal and numerical formats	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively	C	PGDip, MSc
Make sound judgements on the basis of incomplete evidence	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in solving problems and analysing evidence	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Construct reasoned argument	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Apply theoretical frameworks to empirical analysis	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Deal with complex issues systematically	C	PGCert
Make appropriate use of information and communications technology	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Carry out an advanced literature search	P	MSc
Form effective arguments	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Organise own workload to meet deadlines	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Formulate research questions	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Design and conduct a research project, selecting appropriate methods of data collection and analysis	P	MSc
Design and pilot questionnaires	P	MSc
Design and conduct interviews	P	MSc
Use software packages to analyse qualitative and quantitative data	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Present research findings orally and in writing	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Communicate and present ideas effectively	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Reason critically	T	PGDip, MSc
Use information and communication technology for the retrieval and presentation of material	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Organise and plan their own work	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Collaborate with others to achieve common goals	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Deploy a range of relevant research skills	T	PGDip, MSc
Make decisions in complex situations	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Take responsibility for their own learning	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Deploy some relevant research skills	T	PGCert

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Full-time

Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
MANM013	INTERNATIONAL TRADE	Optional	15	2
POLM009	INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH	Compulsory	15	1
POLM010	DISSERTATION	Compulsory	60	Year-long
POLM011	RESEARCH IN PRACTICE	Compulsory	15	2
POLM012	GLOBAL GOVERNANCE	Optional	15	2
POLM013	THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	Compulsory	15	1
POLM015	KEY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS	Optional	15	1
POLM029	CRITICAL STUDIES ON SECURITY AND TERRORISM	Optional	15	2
POLM031	POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENT	Optional	60	Year-long
POLM032	MAKING PEACE - POST-CONFLICT PROCESSES	Compulsory	15	2
POLM033	MAKING WAR - INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTION	Compulsory	15	1
POLM019	INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY	Optional	15	2
POLM016	INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE	Optional	15	1
POLM037	POLITICAL LEADERSHIP	Optional	15	1

Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7

Choose three optional modules

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics	N
Professional Training Year (PTY)	N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY)	Y	3-month placement option offered on International Intervention Pathway only
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme)	N
Study exchange (Level 5)	N
Dual degree	N

Quality assurance

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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.