MA Politics and International Relations (International Relations)

... United Kingdom
... Keele University

Course Overview

The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations is distinctive as it is one of the most diverse collections of Masters pathways in the UK. The program offers the possibility of developing an individual specialism as well as learning about broader issues in the pathway, and in wider fields of Politics and International Relations. You will gain a thorough grounding in the philosophical and practical issues underpinning study and research in Politics and International Relations. You will study 3 compulsory core taught modules, 4 optional modules, and a dissertation over 12 months. Key benefits of studying for the MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations include; small class sizes, expert dissertation supervision on cutting-edge issues and debates, a dynamic academic community, strong student-staff relations, and stimulating extra-curricular seminars and workshops. Staff and students regularly organize research events, which provide important opportunities for learning, networking, and collegial debate on contemporary political and philosophical issues.

General Eligibility

You should have a first or a good second-class honors degree or its equivalent. Your undergraduate degree should be in Politics, International Relations, or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development


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Campus Name

Staffordshire


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September and January


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK: £8,900, International/EU: £17,700,


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