University of Reading, Department of Politics and International Relations Masters Degrees

The MA Diplomacy provides academic training for prospective and practising diplomats, civil servants, staff of NGOs or academics. Read more

​​With the MA International Relations gain a thorough introduction to the principal ideas employed in the study of world politic​s. Read more

​The MA International Security Studies is designed to enhance research skills in the area of security studies Giving you an excellent grounding in preparation for a PhD, or for a research career in think tanks, government departments, or non-governmental organisations, the MA is suitable for students with an interest in international relations and contemporary issues of international security. Read more

Enhance your research skills in politics and/or international relations with the MRes Politics and International Relations course. Read more

Gain the tools to understand and assess public policy with our MA Public Policy degree. Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including. Read more

This Bologna-style two-year Double MA Security Studies with MGIMO, Moscow master’s degree is taught entirely in English.  On this Double MA Security Studies you will spend year two in Moscow, where you can elect to take a Russian course (this can be a beginner's course). Read more

The MA Strategic Studies course introduces students to the origins and evolution of key strategic concepts. Under the expert guidance of our renowned academic, you will become familiar with examples of strategic concept application, and the problems and possibilities this poses. Read more