Dr Patrick Pinkerton is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, and a Module Convenor for the Queen Mary Online International Relations MA. He has published work on the post-conflict situations in Northern Ireland and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and is currently finalising a book on this topic. In the post below, he explores the ongoing criminal proceedings into the 1972 ‘Bloody Sunday’ massacre in Londonderry.

Topics: Bloody Sunday, Northern Ireland, IRA

Carmen Holmberg works within a pathology lab for the NHS in the UK. Having worked with the NHS in various roles for seven years, she decided to study an online MSc in Global Public Health with Queen Mary Online. We spoke to Carmen about her experience on the course.

Topics: "Global Public Health", "Global Public Health MSc"

There are many benefits you stand to gain from applying early for an online masters degree with Queen Mary Online.

Topics: early application, application process

Joanne Leaver spent 17 years living in Australia, where she managed a large-scale medical project within the NSW public health system, before moving to the Philippines 6 years ago, where she now works as Health Director as part of an intensive care unit within an orphanage. We spoke to Joanne about her experience studying on the Global Public Health MSc. Question:

Topics: public health degree, "Global Public Health MSc"

This post is by Katharine Hall, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary Online.

Topics: US foreign policy

Distance learning programmes such as those offered by Queen Mary Online combine world-class teaching with an easy-to-use virtual learning environment. But how do you decide whether studying online is right for you? Here is some information to bear in mind when choosing an online degree.

Topics: distance learning, online learning

This post is by Katharine Hall, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary Online.

Topics: MA international relations, online masters in international relations, US foreign policy

Thinking of embarking on postgraduate study? With a huge array of courses to choose from, how do you narrow down your options and find the one that best suits your aspirations and career requirements?

Topics: online postgraduate certificate programmes, distance learning, part-time MA, part-time MSc

Dr Patrick Pinkerton is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, and a Module Convenor for Queen Mary Online's MA in International Relations. He has recently published work on UK and German migration policy. In the article below, he considers what migration policy may look like once (or if) the UK exits the European Union.

Topics: international relations MA degree, UK migration policy

Dr Sandra De Carvalho is a Teaching Associate at Queen Mary University of London and a tutor for Queen Mary Online's MA in International Relations. Her main areas of interests are Latin American politics (with a focus on Brazil’s foreign policy), US Foreign Policy, and International Security (with an emphasis on nuclear proliferation and nuclear international norms).

Topics: online masters in international relations, study international relations online