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.

What you will study

Our International Relations MSc programme examines the most pressing 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. These include:

International security
Economy and trade
Global governance.

Our 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 our academic experts.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Theories Of International Relations
Intervention I: Making War
Intervention II - Theorising Intervention
Planetary Politics: Cities, Infrastructure And International Order
Research In Practice
International Trade

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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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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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in one of the following subjects:
Area studies (Asian studies, European studies etc.)
Business management
Criminology
Economics
Gender studies
Geography
History
Intercultural communication and translation
International relations
Journalism
Law
Philosophy
Political psychology
Politics
Public administration
Sociology
Social psychology
Women's studies.
Or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements.
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 Fees

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

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Non-residents

22700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11300 GBP / year

≈ 11300 GBP / year

Additional Details

September Part-time - 2 years

UK £5,700
Overseas £11,400

Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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