International Relations MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

This MSc teaches students to analyse global political dynamics and how international relations are changing, covering state actors, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations. Key issues include climate change, human rights and terrorism in the Middle East. The course emphasises theoretical approaches and methods and is taught in small classes. A part-time option is available.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students can tailor their studies and choose modules from other Energy, Environment and Society postgraduate courses.

Career pathways

Graduates enter government service (local, national, international), policy research, rights and issue advocacy, intelligence and risk analysis, media and communication, police and military analysis, private-sector research, academia and teaching. Employers include the Scottish Government, technology firms and international NGOs; many go on to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK lower second-class honours (2:2) degree in politics, international relations or a related subject; applicants not meeting this are considered case by case. Applicants with other qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered and submit a 500-word personal statement covering motivation, suitability, interest in the course and the University, and intended career benefit. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 writing, 5.5 listening, 5.5 reading, 6.0 speaking; PTE Academic UKVI 69 overall (64 each component); TOEFL iBT 87 overall (writing 20, listening 17, reading 18, speaking 22); LanguageCert Academic 65; Trinity ISE II Distinction. Nationals of some countries are exempt.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year. Fee year not stated on source (fees page lists entry dates Jan 2027, Sep 2027, Jan 2028). Same fee for Scotland, rest of UK and Republic of Ireland. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year. Fee year not stated on source (fees page lists entry dates Jan 2027, Sep 2027, Jan 2028). before scholarships; may rise each January by up to 5% or CPI, whichever is higher. Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

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