MA International Relations at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MA International Relations examines advanced theories, approaches and debates in international politics, covering how the international system functions beyond relations between states, with contemporary and historical approaches and a specialist area chosen by the student.

Department: School of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are International Relations I: International Thought in Historical Context (30 credits), International Relations II: Contemporary International Theory (30) and the Dissertation (60), with optional modules to tailor the course.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked for charities, not-for-profit organisations, government and media organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, Save the Children, the House of Commons, Open Society Foundations and ACTED. Many pursue PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate taught entry: a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities or related discipline that includes a minimum of five social science and humanities modules. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international applicants), 10 September 2027 (UK applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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