Overview
International Relations MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in International Relations places heavy weight on written English, which is why the language bar sits high. We currently work with 26 universities on this course across 21 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A popular degree with no single career attached, which means the destinations depend on what you add: a language, a region, an internship, an analytical skill. Government, research and international organisations are the main markets.
Roles graduates go into
- Policy adviser or analyst
- Political risk analyst
- Programme officer
- Researcher in a think tank
- Communications and public affairs officer
- Diplomatic or civil service officer, via competition
Where they work
- Government departments and agencies
- International organisations and NGOs
- Think tanks and research institutes
- Political risk and consultancy firms
- Media and communications
After the course
The civil service fast stream or an equivalent competition, and a master's for research and analytical posts.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000