Overview

If you are interested in the hard questions and are excited at the prospect of exploring them, this International Relations MA at Queen Mary University of London could be perfect for you.

Study in a truly international environment, with world-renowned academics possessing regional expertise in South America, South East Asia, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa
Thought-provoking modules based on modern day issues and discussion points, such as Brexit
Flexible programme - tailor the course to your career trajectory by performing independent research on any topic of your choice

Professional skills development - advance your critical thinking and analytical skills along with debating skills, communication and time management

What you'll study

Challenge the policies that affect real people in this innovative and flexible programme. We tailor the modules to reflect the current political landscape, both domestic and international, meaning you get to delve into a wide gamut of captivating topics, from HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa to the rise of populism in Europe.

You will explore the historical significance of globalisation in lively group discussions and how it relates to a number of key issues in international relations, including state sovereignty and international order, conflict and war, human rights and the political economy of North-South relations.

Career paths

A master's from the School of Politics and International Relations offers a competitive advantage to enter into a number of professions.

During your studies, you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops, and external guest speakers on topics such as careers in public affairs and working in parliament.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in roles such as:

Project Coordinator 
Freelance journalist 
Account executive 
Plan and policy analyst 
Manager of student affairs 
Finance inspector 
Researcher.

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Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Dissertation

Themes and Cases in US Foreign Policy

International Public Policy: Concepts and Practice

International Migration Policy

Latin America in the Modern World

Contemporary World Politics: Theories, Concepts, Themes

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Politics or a related discipline.

Other routes

Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MA International Relations.

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Tuition Fees

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27250 GBP / year

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13250 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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