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Master of Arts - International Relations and Security (Professional Placement)

Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham campus — Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,865
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The International Relations and Security course examines global issues such as power, governance, security, decision-making, conflict, and cooperation. It equips students with advanced knowledge and skills to support success across a wide range of careers. The programme develops a critical understanding of the challenges faced by communities and states, including migration, terrorism, state violence, climate change, and social inequality. It explores relationships between individuals and their socio-political and ecological environments at local, national, and global levels, focusing on how states interact through both cooperation and conflict, as well as the broader dynamics of globalisation and power. Employability is central to the course design, reflected in both teaching methods and assessment. Authentic assessments—such as projects, crisis simulations, debates, and presentations—connect academic learning to real-world contexts. These approaches encourage active engagement, deepen understanding, and support the development of key skills including analysis, collaboration, synthesis, and applied problem-solving, all of which are highly valued by employers. Students benefit from opportunities such as placements, work experience, and volunteering with external organisations, alongside work-based learning embedded in the course through simulations, role-play, and practical activities. Employer engagement is integrated through guest lectures, skills sessions, and insight visits, helping students build competencies in negotiation, leadership, time management, risk assessment, and teamwork. Graduates are prepared for diverse career pathways, including policy roles within NGOs, charities, and third-sector organisations; enterprise roles in social science-focused start-ups or private sector organisations; and positions within institutional settings such as the civil service, diplomatic service, education, media, and political organisations at both national and local levels.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,865
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Birmingham campus

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

4 Cardigan Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The Birmingham City University offers a range of subjects and specialisms across six Schools – Arts; Business; Law and Social Sciences; Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering; Life and Health Sciences; and Nursing and Midwifery – as well as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The university’s early history can be traced back to 1843 with the founding of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design. Over time, five individual colleges were brought together to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which later became Birmingham City University. With around 31...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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