Master of Philosophy in Politics and International Studies at University of Cambridge

The MPhil in Politics and International Studies is a nine-month full-time course offered by the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). It is designed to meet the needs of all those who wish to enhance their understanding of international relations and politics at a postgraduate level. It is appropriate for those who wish to embark upon an academic career, in the first instance, through pursuing doctoral research, but also for those looking to embark on careers in the media, politics, law, public administration, civil service, finance, teaching, and the charity sector.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Politics and International Studies  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

It will provide you with a critical understanding of a range of issues involved in studying these disciplines, primarily through a mixture of lectures and research-driven seminars. Teaching takes the form of lectures and seminars on a range of advanced topics across a variety of subjects. Each student is required to submit an original thesis on an approved topic of 15,000 words maximum in length.

Career pathways

The programme is suitable both for students who have just completed their first degree and for mature students from, for example, industry, teaching, the civil service, or the armed forces.

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