Postgraduate International Relations and Security Courses
- International Relations (Distance Learning) (MA)
- International Relations (On Campus) (MA)
- International Security (MA)
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events. Most of these induction events will be on campus but there may be additional online events that you will need to attend or watch.
While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.
Induction schedule
Monday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
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| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Induction (on-campus students) Welcome and induction Distance Learning Students will have a pre-recorded session on Moodle. |
G217, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus OR Watch the pre-recorded session - Induction for Distance Learning students |
Wednesday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Module Registration Helpdesk (on-campus students) |
G110, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
Thursday 19 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Module Registration Helpdesk (on-campus students) |
G110, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Postgraduate Social and Research Event |
CLC G.03, Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici Building, Headington Campus |
Friday 20 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Sexual Consent Education View our consent induction webpage and complete the mandatory course on Moodle |
View the Consent matters webpage Complete the Sexual consent education course |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Module Registration Helpdesk (on-campus students) | G110, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm | Study skills for on-campus students
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G217, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Study skills for distance learning students |
Join live online - Study skills for distance learning students |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinator (SSC) is: Mandy Archer
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | G103, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus | Monday - Friday: 11-00am-12:00pm; 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
| marcher@brookes.ac.uk | ||
| Phone | +44 (0) 1865 535250 |
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Coordinator | Tina Managhan | tmanaghan@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Lead | Alex Sutton | asutton@brookes.ac.uk |
| Academic Liaison Librarian | Joanna Cooksey | jcooksey@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Administrator | Laura Crofts | lcrofts@brookes.ac.uk social-sciences@brookes.ac.uk |
Reading lists
This is an indicative reading list of the core books used on the course for the compulsory modules in Semesters 1. There is no expectation for you to buy any of the books, they are all available in our library.
For Semester 2 optional modules, once you have chosen them, you can contact the module leaders if you would like details of the core reading.
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MA, International Relations (on campus and distance learning) |
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Semester 1 Compulsory Modules |
Recommended Core Text |
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INRL7001 / INRL7014 (DL) |
Edkins, J. and Zehfuss, M. (eds.) (2019), Global Politics: A New Introduction. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge. |
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INRL7002 / INTL7015 (DL) |
O'Brien, R. and Williams, M. (2020). Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics. 6th ed. London: Red Globe. |
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INRL7012 / INRL7016 (DL) |
Lamont, C (2021), Research Methods in International Relations 2nd ed. London: Sage. |
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MA International Security |
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Semester 1 Compulsory Modules |
Recommended Core Text |
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| INRL7001 International Relations Theory and Practice |
Edkins, J. and Zehfuss, M. (eds.) (2019), Global Politics: A New Introduction. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge. | |
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INRL7011 |
Williams, P.D. and McDonald, M. (eds) (2018). Security Studies: An Introduction. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge |
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INRL7012 |
Lamont, C (2021), Research Methods in International Relations 2nd ed London: Sage. |
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