Overview

The International Relations degree from the University of Cambridge students use the knowledge and analytical skills acquired on the course to further develop their careers in areas as diverse as international organisations, NGOs, teaching, blue chip companies, the civil service, the armed forces, finance, law, film-making, transport and business. We also welcome recent graduates wishing to continue their studies on a part-time basis.

If you are passionate about global politics, international history, international law, the environment and economic affairs then this course is for you. For many of our professional students the course provides a good alternative to an MBA or a route to further graduate study in international politics of related disciplines.

Key Facts:

The students use the knowledge and analytical skills acquired on the course to further develop their careers in areas as diverse as international organisations, NGOs, teaching, blue chip companies, the civil service, the armed forces, finance, law, film-making, transport and business. We also welcome recent graduates wishing to continue their studies on a part-time basis.

If you are passionate about global politics, international history, international law, the environment and economic affairs then this course is for you. For many of our professional students the course provides a good alternative to an MBA or a route to further graduate study in international politics of related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Constitutional Law

Global Capitalism and the Anthropocene

Africa, Decolonization and Technology

The Modern Middle East in Global Politics

IR Theory and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Law and Politics in China and the Developing World

The Great Powers Today

US Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World

Religion and Politics

Politics of the European Union

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course will normally have achieved a good UK 2:1 honours degree or a GPA of 3.7 or equivalent from a non-UK university.

OR

Should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of relevant experience acquired in a non-academic setting, for example through their professional work.

A background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset but is not a requirement.

You will need to provide letters of recommendation from two referees who can provide academic or professional references; where possible, academic references are desirable.

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Tuition Fees

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Cambridge

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846 - 1465 GBP / month

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Living costs

Cambridge

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