Overview

One earth: 7.9 billion people, 195 countries, 40,000 non-governmental organisations, 60,000 multinationals, all linked by intricate processes of integration, collaboration and conflict. On the International Relations course you’ll take on the role of diplomats, foreign policy experts, analysts, and learn how to engage international politics with depth and precision.

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University of Surrey offers the International Relations MSc programme that will examines the most salient issues in contemporary international politics in a course that you can tailor according to your interests. A small set of compulsory modules provide the theoretical and methodological grounding needed to conduct political science research, while a wide range of optional modules focus on specific areas. You will be taught by award-winning researchers in creative and engaging formats, learn through their latest cutting-edge work, pushing the boundaries of international relations. You will be part of a vibrant research community that involves research seminars, public lectures, roundtables, film screenings and internationally renowned guest speakers. Surrey's innovative teaching methods connect theory with the practice of international politics, including trade negotiation simulations as well as the opportunity to experience real-time crisis diplomacy at Chatham House’s Simulation Centre. Students employ research and analytical skills developed during the course to design and carry out an independent dissertation research project, with individual supervision from Surrey's academic experts. Whatever your plans, the MSc in International Relations is a great stepping stone in your career development. Politics students have gone on to a wide range of careers. These include working for:

International organisations

National and local government

Lobby groups

Non-governmental organisations

Private businesses

Media organisations.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Theories Of International Relations

Intervention I: Making War

Political Leadership

Intervention II - Theorising Intervention

Understanding Conflict And Diplomacy In World Politics

Planetary Politics: Cities, Infrastructure And International Order

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in:

Geography, History, Intercultural communication and translation, International relations, Journalism, Law, Philosophy, Political psychology, Politics Public administration, Sociology, Social psychology, Women's studies ,Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.) ,Business management, Criminology Economics, Gender studies,

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If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21800 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 21800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time fees: UK: 5,500 GBP INT: 10,900 GBP

Living costs for Guildford

660 - 1140 GBP /month

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

Funding

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