MA International Relations at University of Kent

Programme overview

An MA at Canterbury exploring conflict, terrorism, international law, cyber security and global economics, with regional dynamics from the Middle East to China, and training students to form and defend judgements using data and research.

Department: School of Politics and International Relations | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September, January | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Analysing World Politics; Design of Social Research; MA Politics Dissertation. Students take four optional modules, such as Advanced Topics in Politics and International Relations, International Ethics and Human Rights, Middle Eastern Politics and Society, Pathways to Peace and Politics and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for local and central government, law enforcement, NGOs and media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 2.2 or above: a first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2); for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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