Overview

At the International Relations and Humanitarian Action programme offered by Edge Hill University you will develop the skills needed to thrive in a competitive professional world, while gaining a deep understanding of international politics and the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.

You will also build a wide range of discipline-specific and transferable skills, including analysis, critical evaluation, research, ethical decision-making, and communication, through a combination of independent study and collaborative teamwork. The programme also allows you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career ambitions, combining core learning with optional modules that reflect your passions and goals.

Key Facts

By studying in multidisciplinary environments, you will gain the confidence to exchange ideas, collaborate across cultures, and build lasting professional networks.

By the time you graduate, you will be well prepared to pursue careers in humanitarian action, international organisations, policy, research, or further study, equipped with the knowledge, practical insight, and confidence to make a meaningful global impact.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Political Geography
International Law
Comparative European Politics
The Politics of Migration
Elections and Voting Systems
Preparing for Work in Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

Some courses do not have official closing dates but close once they are full.

Language

English

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations View 323 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: BBC-BBB.UCAS Tariff points: 112-120 points.BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).T Level: Overall grade of Merit.International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

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

14500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Ormskirk

United Kingdom

500 - 750 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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