The MPhil International Relations by Examination is a two-year, Bologna-compatible master's programme that gives you the freedom to tailor the programme to suit your particular research interests.The programme is excellent preparation for a PhD or a research career with employers including think-tanks and government departments.There are no compulsory taught modules, and you will work with an expert supervisor on your specialist research dissertation.There are no compulsory taught modules, and you will work with an expert supervisor on your specialist research dissertation.Collaborate with academics who have personal experience of public policy, government departments and international organisations (including NATO), or working as advisers to government (including in the UK, the US, France, Italy and Germany).You will benefit from the high level of our research, which has been recognised worldwide by visiting professorships at leading universities.<br><br>We provide lots of opportunities for you to develop transferable skills for your future career.Our graduates move on to a wide range of roles, including UK ambassadors, military officers, members of the SAS or intelligence analysts, bankers, political analysts, university lecturers, staff college lecturers, journalists, officials in international organisations or police officers. Others have gone into industry, teaching, local government administration, charitable foundations or Parliament.