Politics and International Relations MA by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The MA by Research (Politics and International Relations) is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study under the supervision of international experts, on a broad range of subjects within Politics or International Relations. The core of the MA by Research is a maximum 40,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills.

Department: Politics and International Relations | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our postgraduate degrees help to hone the knowledge and transferable skills that will enable you to pursue a variety of potential careers in the public and private sectors, civil society and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, we require a UK 2:1 within a Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a humanities or social sciences background. We will consider other backgrounds within the natural sciences alongside relevant professional experience. Before applying you'll need to contact the academic researcher you want to work with and prepare a 1,000 - 2,000 word research proposal. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://royalhollowayacuk.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login

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