Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months | Flexible: 6 years
Start date: September 2020
With MA International Relations, gain a thorough introduction to the principal ideas employed in the study of world politics.
You will develop an understanding of contemporary global challenges and learn to analyse them critically, while also having the freedom to tailor the course to suit your particular research interests.
This programme is suitable for graduates from any discipline, and you will work with an expert supervisor on your specialist research dissertation.
Entry requirements
What will you study?
How much will it cost?
How much will it cost?
New UK/EU students: £7,735 per year
New international students: £16,450 per year
Part-time
New UK/EU students: £3,868 year one
New international students: £8,225 year one
Please note
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated, and relate to courses starting in the 2020/21 academic year. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
Additional costs
These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
International students applying to study this degree may also be eligible to apply for a Chevening Scholarship.
What career can you have?
What career can you have?
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.