Overview

At the Politics and International Relations of East Asia programme offered by Durham University you’ll critically engage with the political, economic, and cultural forces shaping East Asia today, from local political movements to the strategic competition between China and the United States. Drawing on the expertise of leading scholars in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) and the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies (CCCS), the course equips you with the analytical tools and conceptual frameworks needed to understand the region in a global context.

Key Facts

Apart from the formal curriculum, you will have the opportunity to benefit from a range of cultural resources uniquely offered by Durham that will enhance your regional knowledge. This includes non-credit-bearing language courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean offered by The Centre for Foreign Language Study, various cultural and language exchange events offered by Teikyo University of Japan in Durham (TUID), and the Oriental Museum, the only museum in the north of England dedicated exclusively to the art and archaeology of Asia and Northern Africa. These resources, while optional, offer invaluable opportunities to deepen your understanding of East Asia outside the formal classroom setting.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Politics
International Law
International Relation
History of East Asia
East Asian Traditions
Geopolitics

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 326 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We typically require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent).
A degree in the field of Social Sciences is preferable, however, in assessing the application we also take into account other facilitating factors such as relevant experience in lieu of this requirement.
A personal statement should include an outline of your interest and understanding of your chosen programme.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28750 GBP / year

≈ 28750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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