MA Politics and International Relations at University of Winchester

Programme overview

You consider a variety of relevant contemporary topics including, but not limited to, war and conflict; climate change; trade and finance; the rise of populist politics; big power politics; and utopian and dystopian perspectives. As part of your studies, you gain the skills necessary to evaluate critically the key issues and debates involved. The core modules encourage you to engage with the interests and research specialisms of staff while allowing space for discussion of contemporary issues that are of the upmost importance in a rapidly changing world.

Department: Department of Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Key Issues in Global Politics, Introduction to International Relations Theories, Political Economy of Money and Finance, Research Methods and Skills, Utopias and Dystopias: Political Pasts, Presents and Futures, Dissertation or Work Placement

Career pathways

This course is suitable if you are interested in a career in government and civil society, marketing, research or research development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or relevant professional experience. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 (including 5.5 in academic writing) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/How-to-apply-Postgraduate/

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