Overview

The International Relations: Security and Development programme from University of Plymouth goes beyond theory to deliver practical, real-world applications of international relations, economic diplomacy and geopolitics, equipping you with the skills to navigate today’s global policy challenges.

Careers

This programme is made for the working world, and the skills you learn can enable you to work in a variety of areas in the public or private sector. This includes international organisations, government, civil society, security, communications, corporate responsibility and consultancy.

This programme was designed by leading, research-active academics. Led by Dr Patrick Holden, a renowned expert in the field who has worked with a variety of policy-makers including from the EU and OECD, you’ll learn the very latest in international relations, security and development.You’ll also have access to the International Relations Research Seminar Series that plays a critical role in encouraging the exchange of ideas among our scholarly community and provide students with the opportunity to hear about the research being conducted by University of Plymouth academics as well as scholars from different universities in the UK and internationally.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Governance

Strategy and Security Studies

Economic Diplomacy and Development

Regional Geopolitics

MA Dissertation on Security and Development

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Terrorism & Security View 41 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants for admission to the Masters programme should normally hold a Second class (2:2) UK or equivalent Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in an International Relations/ Politics subject or a relevant cognate discipline, or an appropriate professional or academic qualification deemed by the University to be equivalent to a UK Honours degree or postgraduate diploma. Cognate disciplines included (but are not limited to) the following: development studies, economics, public policy, history, geography, cultural studies, law, philosophy, sociology, psychology, anthropology, business studies, modern languages, English literature, media studies and communications.

Candidates with appropriate professional experience (mid/high level work experience in the public sector, the third sector or international organisations) will be considered via interview.

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Tuition Fees

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5330 GBP / year

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5330 GBP / year

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Funding

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