MA International Relations at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Engage with global politics, civil society and security on this MA in International Relations. You'll have skills and knowledge for roles in development, politics, civil service or communications. If you're interested in national and international organisations, conflict and uncertainty, and in how they are shaping contemporary international relations, our MA International Relations will develop your grasp of the central issues.

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

What you will study

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

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Jack Ashby, MA International Relations student, national, European and international state institutions, political parties, political lobbyists, NGOs, think tanks, international development, international human rights.

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Application information

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 previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5.

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 18,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £18,600 (may be subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

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

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

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