Overview

This International Relations degree delivered by the University of York is an excellent pathway to careers in a wide range of private and public sector organisations, and for further academic study in international relations and political science.

Key Facts:

The refugee crisis, epidemics like Ebola and Zika, terrorism, international conflict and nuclear tensions are just some of the issues that highlight how the complexity of international politics affects the lives of billions.
Our students go on to careers in international organisations, the media, law, the civil service, politics, journalism and business.

Recent graduates work for leading universities and as policy advisers in various countries around the world. Popular employers also include:

Local councils
Civil Service / Home Office/ House of Commons
UN
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
NHS
Professional services / Accountancy firms - notably PwC, EY, KPMG
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Oxfam
Barclays
IBM
Development charities including the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes and Theories in International Relations

New Security Challenges

Challenges to Policy-making in Democratising Countries

European Public Policy

Critical Theory

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations View 317 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 or equivalent. We are willing to consider applicants with lower qualifications, particularly if you have high marks in relevant modules and/or appropriate professional experience. Additional information may be requested.

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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

27840 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12420 GBP / year

≈ 12420 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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