The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping global politics and state and inter-state relations. It will also give you an appreciation of the context of international relations in terms of global inequalities, power and environmental risks. Our students come to us from all over the world, so you will be working in an international environment. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career working in a global body, government department or organisation dealing with international policy.The first module focuses on the Critical Theories of International Relations and then you will look in detail at Global Environmental Politics - one of the key issues and potential crises facing the international community in the 21st century.These modules have been much enjoyed by students on the course and described by external examiners as "cutting edge" in their content.Our students are not only from diverse countries and backgrounds but they also have a wide age range. Some have already worked in international bodies while others are coming to the issues for the first time. Whatever your age or background, we encourage you to become part of our research community during your time on the course. We also give students the confidence to increase their publication profile. One of our current students, for example, has written a book review during the course that was published in an international journal.Some of our students have already worked in an international relations environment while others are looking to start a career in the area.Many aspire to work for the United Nations or develop a career in international policy or development at a government level. Some have used the skills they have developed on the course to forge careers in local as well as national governments.