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SOAS or Bristol for IR? (URGENT)

I've got offers from both unis, Should I take MA International Studies at SOAS or MSc International Relations at the University of Bristol? I need uni with good placement at International Organizations! (Other criteria: Solid academics, vegan food, good accommodation, good exposure to NGOs, helpful people and faculty)

Reply 1

Oreon02

I accepted my MSc International Relations at the University of Bristol. Maybe we will study together. Unfortunately, I did not compare Bristol with SOAS and have a really general knowledge of SOAS.

Reply 2

SOAS Student Rep

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Congratulations on both offers! It's worth considering both courses, unis, location, exposure to NGO's/work opportunities, restaurants and accommodation.

The MSC at Bristol https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/msc-international-relations/#programme-structure also offers sociology, politics and international studies and a range of internship and volunteering placements. Alternatively, the Masters course at SOAS https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/ma-international-studies-and-diplomacy offers a focus on diplomacy and international studies and provides a week long dedicated study tour at various international organisations e.g UN in Geneva. Being in central London, it also offers a variety of vegan cafes and restaurants and has SOAS specific and private halls https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/accommodation/postgraduate-halls.

Hope this helps and if you have any further questions feel free to reach out
Z
UG Arabic & IR

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