MA International Relations at University of Westminster

Programme overview

An MA exploring forces shaping the world, from armed conflict and terrorism to state collapse, inequality, migration, energy insecurity, climate change and global governance, including international power relationships and state-building examined comparatively.

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: Dissertation and Research Methods, International Relations in Practice: Cases and Challenges, International Relations: Theoretical Perspectives. Options include Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, Global Political Economy of Development, State Crimes and Radicalisation in the 'War on Terror' and Governance of the European Union.

Career pathways

Graduates gain analytical, research, communication and cross-cultural skills sought in many sectors; 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 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and 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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