MA International Relations and Democratic Politics at University of Westminster

Programme overview

An MA giving an advanced understanding of the forces shaping democracy, inter-state relations and global politics, bridging theory and practice. It prepares students for careers in foreign service, policymaking, NGOs, international organisations and journalism, or further academic study.

Department: Politics and International Relations | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: Full-time and part-time day, January 2027 and September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Democratic Politics: Key Debates and Issues, Dissertation and Research Methods, The Politics of Global Complexity. Options include Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, Democratic Innovations, Gender, Sexuality and International Relations, Global Politics of Energy and Climate Change and Governance of the European Union.

Career pathways

Graduates enter foreign service, policymaking, NGOs, international organisations, journalism or advanced academic study; students can use the free Policy Skills Lab course and employability events.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,900 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 and September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 and September 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

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

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