International Relations in Historical Perspective
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The highly regarded Keuzegids Master’s Selection Guide 2017 ranked Utrecht University’s International Relations in Historical Perspective programme as the best in the field in the Netherlands. Elsevier Best Studies Top Rated ProgrammeIn this year’s Elsevier Best Studies Survey, students have also rated International Relations as the best programme.WHAT DOES THIS MASTER ENTAIL?Explore complex issues in modern international relationsWill the EU become a union under German leadership? Are we heading for a new Cold War with Russia? Have the Asian superpowers surpassed their former colonial rulers? Does the current climate of increasing international competition and growing nationalism still allow enough space for ethical norms and values such as human rights? How can terrorist violence be countered? Is it possible to control such violence with warfare and the optimal use of ‘intelligence’?The international political stage is much like a game of chess between multiple players. During the course of this Master’s programme you will gain a greater understanding of the parties involved, and prepare yourself for a future as a participant in the game of global politics.Teaching and studying history, for example the history of security measures, terrorism and counter terrorism helps us to put current day fears and anxieties in perspective. Security always has this aura of the immediate, the urgency, and necessity of any measure. History shows us that there are alternative scenarios, that there is always another way to a solution. Professor Beatrice de GraafProf. Beatrice de Graaf teaches on terrorism, security and conflict in EuropeBridging history and political sciencePolitical theory is an important tool in the analysis of international developments. In order to fully understand those developments, however, you need a wider historical viewpoint. Nothing is without its history – and while history never repeats itself exactly, you can learn a great deal from it. By bridging history and political science, the Master of International Relations in Historical Perspective (IR/HP) offers in-depth insight into both worlds.Build a strong foundation for understanding modern politicsThe programme content uses central research themes that help shed light on modern international politics and provide students with the tools to analyse a wide range of topics. During your studies, you will select a theme to focus on in greater depth:The history of war and violence, such as the meaning of security concerns, terrorism, humanitarian interventions, and intelligence.The development of norms and values in international relations, such as the development of international law and human rights.The history of European interstate relations, such as the European integration process.The history of colonialism, decolonisation, and modern North-South relations.InternshipDuring the programme, you can choose to participate in an internship of at least three months, which is an important step towards obtaining future employment. You will put your knowledge and skills into practice, and this experience will form an important part of your resume. Recent enquiry shows that 80% of students who participated in an internship find employment within a year of graduating.
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 93 and IELTS 6.5).Undergraduate GPA is evaluated and typical requires at least a 2.7 average. Admission Deadline: April 1
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Utrecht
Utrecht
3584 CH
Netherlands
- 1 year
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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