Overview

The International Relations (Extended) programme offered by Swansea University includes a dedicated semester at our partner institution, The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, where you’ll immerse yourself in a new academic and cultural environment. Located in Texas, USA, this international experience allows you to deepen your knowledge, build global networks, and develop the confidence and independence that come from studying overseas. Throughout this time, you’ll be supported by Swansea’s academic team, Careers and Employability staff, and the Go Global team, ensuring you feel fully prepared before you go, and well supported while you’re there.

Key Facts

Across the full degree, you will gain the conceptual tools, detailed case studies, and advanced research skills needed to analyse international issues with confidence. Whether you are looking to deepen your academic knowledge or prepare for a career in global policy, governance, or research, this programme is designed to equip you to engage thoughtfully and critically with the world around you.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Methodology in the Social Sciences
Understanding Global Politics: Theories and Approaches in International Relations
Critical Security Studies

Tools of Knowing: Research Methods in Politics and IR

International Security in the Asia-Pacific
Violence, Conflict and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations View 329 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A fully completed application form
A Resume (CV)
A Personal Statement
Copy of qualifications to date, ie, degree certificate and transcripts

English language score (IELTS,TOEFL, etc.), if available
The typical entry requirement is a 2:2 degree with a minimum of 55% overall (or overseas equivalent). For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14850 GBP / year

≈ 14850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6800 GBP / year

≈ 6800 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 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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