MA International Relations and Politics at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Fit your study of global insecurity and political decision-making around your work and life with intensive study weeks on this MA International Relations and Politics. If you're passionate about studying global conflict and co-operation at postgraduate level, but you can't commit to attending university every week, this MA International Relations and Politics offers a convenient way to study a Master's. Through intensive blocks of study, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge for creative roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications, in local to global institutions.

Duration: 1 year full-time block delivery; 2 years part-time block delivery | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Contemporary Security in International Relations: Providers and Challenges; Dissertation; Exploring International Relations; Comparative Public Policy; Defence and Deterrence; Researching International Relations and International Development (distance Learning).

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Entry requirements

Qualifications or experience. A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Politics, International Relations, Peace Studies, Sociology, History, or another relevant subject. Equivalent (directly relevant to course content and extensive) professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time block delivery; 2 years part-time block delivery

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-international-relations-and-politics

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