MA International Relations

... United Kingdom
... Leeds Beckett University

Course Overview

Open up a world of opportunities by exploring some of the most pressing challenges facing nations today. From climate change and conflict to trade negotiations and social inequality, you will gain an understanding of these challenges at a local and global level. You will discover how the subject of international relations has evolved, considering traditional theories and how they compare with contemporary thinking and current events. By studying global institutions such as the World Bank, the United Nations, and the EU and their role on the political stage, you will gain an insight into how they deal with the shifting political and social issues that influence decision-making at a regional, national and worldwide level.

General Eligibility

Applicants should either have at least a second-class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sociology, Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Human Geography, History, Business Studies, Criminology, Journalism, Media Studies, Anthropology, Education Studies, Peace Studies, European Studies, International Political Economy, Social Work, Law, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development Studies, Events Management, Marketing, Security Studies or International Relations, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for or have equivalent experience or training, usually from within the work environment.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or an equivalent qualification.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Economics and International Relations


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Campus Name

City Campus


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

8500,

16000, (INT)


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Campus

London

Entry Score

6.5

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

£ 9810

Campus

Bradford, West Yorkshire, England

Entry Score

6.5

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

14864

Campus

Edgmond, Shropshire

Entry Score

5.5

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

UK fees: £9,250 & International fees: £11,250

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