Overview

The MA International Politics programme from The University of Hull looks at contemporary global problems and explores different approaches to their solution overall.

Made up of both core and optional modules as well as a 15,000-word dissertation, you’ll develop great listening and debate skills and learn to shape your arguments in a professional way.

This course will help teach you about the current approaches to international relations studies as well as more general skills in writing, research, public speaking and logical analysis.

If you’re interested in a particular area such as foreign policy, global society, regional integration, environmental politics, or strategic and security studies, you can choose them as optional modules.

Future prospects

Many of our Masters students choose to progress to further study international politics at PhD level as they’re keen to discover even more about their favourite topics.

Graduates from the course have a strong overview on contemporary global issues, enabling them to bring their knowledge and skills to a range of government and civil careers on a local and international scale.

Being able to choose specialised modules will upskill you in the fields of your choice, such as foreign policy, environmental politics, or strategic and security studies, putting you in a great position to follow careers in your specialist area.

If you’re considering a career in media, academia, government foreign service or non-governmental organisations, this MA will help you carve out a successful path for the future. Why not make the most of our strong connections with Westminster and continue your interest in international politics with further study?

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations: Theory and Practice
Power and the State in International Politics
Challenges in International Politics
Approaches to Research
Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00 , National

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For Home applicants, we recommend that you apply 6 weeks before the start of the programme.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hull, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 325 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

This programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in International Politics. However, we do recommend that you have a basic knowledge and understanding of this area.

You should have a minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) and a good level of English Language.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11150 GBP / year

≈ 11150 GBP / year

Living costs

Hull

United Kingdom

729 - 1384 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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