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Master of International Relations

Aberystwyth University

  • Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Aberystwyth University campus

About the program

One-year Masters examining global politics beyond a Eurocentric view, With theory and research training.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in diplomacy
  • Foreign policy and security. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Programme management
  • Procurement
  • Social work
  • Research officer
  • Civil servant

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time course. Core: international relations theory
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign policy and security
  • Social research methods and a dissertation. Options include environmental citizenship
  • Global governance and international institutions
  • Negotiating in international contexts and gender and security.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component
  • or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree (honours standard) in a relevant subject; MBA/other courses may also consider work experience

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • PTE Academic 68
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£22,115 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPenglais Campus
Faculty or schoolDepartment of International Politics
DepartmentDepartment of International Politics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteGlobal Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.