PgDip International Relations at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PgDip in International Relations provides a foundation in the academic discipline of International Relations, examining war, diplomacy, arms control, global health policy, humanitarian intervention, international development, race and colonial legacies, human displacement, inequality and injustice from traditional and critical perspectives, with methodological and research design training.

Department: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (Academic Year 2027/28) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students balance core International Relations content with elective courses matched to their own interests, using theoretical and methodological tools to analyse issues in world politics including security and terrorism, migration and mobility and global financial crises.

Career pathways

Understanding of contemporary international issues is sought by public and private sector employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent, in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts related discipline; or a 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent, in any subject with relevant professional experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may, at the discretion of the programme convenor, be considered on the basis of relevant work experience and/or an assessed piece of work. Application ideally no later than 13 August 2027. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,167 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (eligible ROI-resident) rate Source

International applicants: GBP 16,267 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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