Politics & International Relations (MA) at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

The Masters in Politics and International Relations is a fast growing academic discipline, reflecting the speed and complexity with which the 21st century world is changing. It is distinctive in offering an approach that links Politics and International Relations through a shared focus on analysis of political organisation and power relations that looks beyond formal hierarchies and structures of government and the state.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: 12 months (full time) or 27 months (part time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027 and September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA Politics and International Relations programme is comprised of two compulsory 30-credit modules Politics and International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Analysis, and The Practice of Political Science and Analysis and a 60-credit dissertation. Students will also be required to study four optional 15-credit modules adding up to 180 credits.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MA in Politics and International Relations are likely to pursue careers in international organisations (UN and associated agencies), NGOs (especially development organisations), international business, community organisations, diplomatic service, armed services, education, political life and the University sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification is required. For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6 minimum of all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,150 a year (2026/27). Home (UK) tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition Source

Intake: January 2027 and September 2027

Duration: 12 months (full time) or 27 months (part time)

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