Overview

This International Relations programme offered at Queen Mary University of London is taught in conjunction with the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) and is an approved pathway for ESRC 1+3 PhD studentship funding. Hone in on critical analytical skills, delve into key issues affecting the current political landscape and hold a lense to the most recent and exciting developments in world politics.

Flexible programme - tailor the course to your career trajectory by performing independent research on any topic of your choice 
Professional skills development - including advance critical thinking, analytical, debating, communication and time management skills

What you'll study

This makes the International Relations MRes an ideal springboard for advancement into a research-related role, or to continue on to further study.

This engaging research programme provides a sophisticated theoretical and applied understanding of international relations. It aims to provide you with advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and delves into specialised topics such as war and security, globalisation and development and US foreign policy.

The programme enables you to develop a set of analytical skills and knowledge that will allow you to think, talk and write critically about contemporary international issues, as well as building a firm foundation for further study.

Career paths

This programme will provide you with advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods which could help you work towards an MPhil or PhD.

During your studies you'll have access to 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 International Relations have also gone on to work at companies such as:

British Pakistan foundation 
Infectious Media 
Ministry of Energy 
Nazarbayev University 
Prism Data Management

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Science: Epistemology, Research design, and Qualitative methods

Dissertation

Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development

International Relations of the Middle East

International Migration Policy
Latin America in the Modern World

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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

International Relations View 338 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Degree requirements

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

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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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