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MA in International Relations

University of Reading

Reading, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 18,650
Country Rank#31
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Critically analyse contemporary issues, actors and processes in world politics with our MA International Relations programme.

Contemporary international relations are marked by significant transformations and challenges affecting the world around us in critical ways – from the rise of non-western powers and challenges to the western-led international order to climate change, global health pandemics, terrorism, and financial crises.

You will study key aspects of international relations in a theoretically informed, analytically and methodologically rigorous way. It builds on a set of important theories of international relations, including non-western perspectives – and offers the opportunity for specialisation in various aspects of:

international politics
strategic studies
international law
international organisations
diplomacy
public policy

Course Content
Year 1

Compulsory modules include:
- Advanced Academic Skills
- Dissertation
- International Relations Theory
- Worlding International Relations
Entry Requirement
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2.2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. All of our programmes are appropriate for students from any disciplinary background, although an arts, business, humanities or social science subject is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Fees & Scholarships
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £18,650
Career Prospect
Our graduates move on to a wide range of roles, including:
- UK ambassadors
- military officers
- members of the SAS or intelligence analysts
- bankers
- political analysts
- university lecturers
- staff college lecturers
- journalists
- officials in international organisations
- police officers.
Others have gone into industry, teaching, local government administration, charitable foundations or parliament.

Cost Of Studying At University of Reading

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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