International Relations MA

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Foundations of World Politics

• International Relations Theory

Spring teaching

• Research Methods and Professional Skills (IR)

Summer teaching

• Dissertation (International Relations)

Degree requirements    

Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.

Subject-specific requirements    

Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. 

Please note    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

• Home students: £9,500 per year for full-time students

• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,500 per year for full-time students

• International students: £18,975 per year for full-time students

This course is for you if you’re hoping to go on to postgraduate research, or a professional career in international relations or international affairs. We’ll help you identify study placements in these fields.

Graduate destinations

Recent Department of International Relations graduates have gone on to jobs including:

• associate project officer, OSCE

• deputy administrator, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• market research analyst, Qualifa.