Overview

In order to understand contemporary international politics, you explore government and society from the perspective of state organisations, non-state bodies, and international institutions and groups.

You consider a variety of relevant contemporary topics including, but not limited to, war and conflict; climate change; trade and finance; the rise of populist politics; big power politics; and the United Nations’ Security Council. As part of your studies, you gain the skills necessary to evaluate critically the key issues and debates involved.

The core modules encourage you to engage with the interests and research specialisms of staff while allowing space for discussion of contemporary issues that are of the upmost importance in a rapidly changing world. The optional Independent Study (Work Placement) module gives you the opportunity to build a wide range of transferable skills and personal networks to enhance your employment opportunities.

You study core modules including Theories of International Relations, Key Issues in Global Politics, Research Methods and Skills, and either Independent Study (Dissertation) or Independent Study (Volunteering). Optional modules include Political Futures, Thucydides, E.H.Carr and Power Transition in International Politics, Political Economy of Money and Finance, and Gender and National Security.

This Politics and International Relations programme at The University of Winchester is excellent preparation for a career in government and civil society, marketing, research or research development.

Careers

This course is suitable if you are interested in a career in government and civil society, marketing, research or research development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Issues in Global Politics

International Relations Theories

Political Economy of Money and Finance

Research Methods and Skills
Utopias and Dystopias: Political Pasts, Presents and Futures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 325 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17450 GBP / year

≈ 17450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9775 GBP / year

≈ 9775 GBP / year

Additional Details

National part-time: £4,775 p/a

International part-time: £8,725 p/a

Living costs

Winchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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