MSc Politics and International Relations (International Politics and Security) at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

MSc Politics and International Relations (International Politics and Security) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the International Politics and Security pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules. The International Politics and Security pathway considers a number of important questions: Why do wars happen? Is global peace possible?

Department: Department of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take taught modules to the value of 120 credits plus a 10,000 word dissertation worth 60 credits. Core and compulsory modules include Dissertation in Politics and International Studies, International Theory, Methodology in the Social Sciences, The Politics of Global Security.

Career pathways

SOAS Politics and International Relations students leave SOAS not only with a knowledge and understanding of the complex political and cultural issues of our time, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject. In addition to degree classification in a relevant subject we take into account other elements of the application such as the supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you have non-traditional qualifications.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,965 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,320 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-postgraduate-study

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