MA International Relations at Teesside University

Programme overview

This master's develops advanced knowledge of international relations theory, armed conflict and terrorism, and international law, on the principle that global politics cannot be separated from international law. It includes the study of realism, liberalism, constructivism and critical social theories.

Department: Politics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: January, May or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Diplomacy and Peacekeeping in Practice, Drivers of Armed Conflict, International Relations Dissertation, International Trade Law, Social Research Methods, The Responsibility to Protect and Justice and Theorising International Relations.

Career pathways

Graduates may enter international organisations, NGOs, charities, policy or advocacy groups, research consortia, human rights campaigning, humanitarian agencies, legal assistant roles, academia, war journalism or a foreign office.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate 2:2 degree in a relevant field such as political science, social science, liberal arts, law, business or communications; equivalent professional experience in an international relations context may be considered, assessed by a telephone interview and judged on roles undertaken rather than length of service. This is a specialised course, not a conversion course. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of the four components (alternative language tests may be permitted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,710 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September

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

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