MA International Relations (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Explore contemporary world affairs on this MA International Relations, studying full-time or part-time alongside work or military service via distance learning. Explore the complexities of contemporary world affairs on this MA International Relations, which you can study full-time or part-time alongside work or military service via distance learning. The University of Portsmouth is ranked the number 1 modern university for research quality in Area Studies

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

What you will study

Modules include Dissertation; Exploring International Relations; Contemporary Security in International Relations; Researching International Relations and International Development (distance Learning); European International Relations: Facing New Challenges; NGOs and Social Movements; Capitalism and Geopolitics (distance Learning); Defence and Deterrence (distance Learning).

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Armed Forces, Civil Service (Foreign and Commonwealth Office), Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Ministry of Defence (MoD), national, European and international state institutions, political parties, political lobbyists, NGOs.

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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. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered, such as military service, previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £9,700 (may be subject to annual increase) Source

International applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £9,700 (may be subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time by distance learning; 2 years part-time by distance learning

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

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