MA International Politics at University of Hull

Programme overview

A one-year full-time MA in which all students register on International Politics and can specialise through Sustainable Security or Political Theory and Applied Ethics pathways.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Criminology, Politics and Law | Duration: 1 year (full time) | Intake: September 2027 (full time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are International Politics, Power and Principles, Advanced Political Research, Masters Project and Study Skills in Politics. Options include Sustainable Security in a World of Conflict, Sustainable Security in a World of Cooperation, Ethics in Action and The Power of Political Ideas.

Career pathways

Graduates enter government and civil service roles at local, national and international levels, and careers in foreign policy, diplomacy, environmental politics, strategy and security, media, academia and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 in any subject area. This Masters course is aimed at graduates from all academic backgrounds with an interest in political theory and practice, ethical debates, and sustainable development concerns – exploring how these interact on the world stage. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,485 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee listed for 1 year (full time), September 2027 start. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=PMINPOXFD01

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