Postgraduate

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Expertise, excellence and external connections

As a postgraduate student, you benefit from our research specialisms and our network of contacts

Postgraduate courses

The School of Politics and International Relations at Kent is at the forefront of contemporary politics and international studies. We are a dynamic place to study with international links – we have a specialist postgraduate centre in Brussels and partnerships with top institutions in Germany and Russia.

Our taught and research postgraduate programmes explore key issues of the world today. You are taught by world-leading experts who use innovative teaching to engage you with their latest research.

For our range of postgraduate courses at our Brussels Centre, please see our BSIS pages.

Core programmes

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Peace and Conflict Studies - MA

An exciting international and interdisciplinary course focusing on violent conflict, prevention and management. Jointly taught in Kent and Marburg.
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International Relations - PDip, MA

Understand dramatic changes taking place in states and societies through advanced training in analysis of international relations theory and practice.

Security and Terrorism - PDip, MA

Gain advanced theoretical and empirical skills required to understand and analyse the most pressing issues in international terrorism and security.

All programmes

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International Conflict Analysis MA

Examine violent conflict and explore how it can be avoided or managed peacefully