Overview

The online International Relations programme from Queen Mary University of London offers challenging and thought-provoking modules to help you formulate your answers, and a lively, intelligent group of students and academics with which to debate and exchange ideas.

Key facts

Why study International Relations?

Establishing yourself in the field of international relations demands the ability to think, speak, and write critically about international issues, including topics such as:How has globalisation changed international relations?To what extent is the international order based on conflict or cooperation?How is the global financial crisis affecting international politics?Do foreign military interventions in civil wars help or hinder peace-making?Why are economic resources so unevenly spread across the world, and what are the prospects for global justice?

What you'll study

Leading theories in reference to important historical and contemporary themes of world politics
The evolving challenges in international relations in conjunction with emerging areas of interest in the developing world
Discussions on the historical significance of globalisation and how it relates to issues in international relations.

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Programme Structure

Modules included:

Contemporary World Politics: Theories, Concepts, Themes

International Security: War and Peace in a Global Context

Themes and Cases in US Foreign Policy

Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations View 41 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

The usual entry requirement for the International Relations MA (Online) is for a 2.1 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject, such as politics, international relations, history or economics.
However, if you have a 2nd class degree and at least three years' relevant work experience, we may also consider your application.

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Tuition Fees

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6647 GBP / year

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6647 GBP / year

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Additional Details

£13,295 (MA); £8,850 (PGDip); £4,450 (PGCert)

Funding

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