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Master of Politics and International Relations by Research

Royal Holloway, University of London

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

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Master of Arts by Research in Politics and International Relations by Research is a 1-year full-time postgraduate course in Politics and International Relations taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Politics and International Relations by Research. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Politics and International Relations by Research.

Career outcomes

  • Public and private sectors
  • Civil society
  • International organisations

Curriculum

  • Centred on a dissertation of up to 40
  • 000 words on a politics or international relations topic of the student's choice
  • Supervised one to one and assessed internally and externally. Applicants identify an academic researcher and prepare a short research proposal.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally
  • We require a UK 2:1 within a Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a humanities or social sciences background. We will consider other backgrounds within the natural sciences alongside relevant professional experience. Before applying you'll need to contact the academic researcher you want to work with and prepare a 1
  • 000 - 2
  • 000 word research proposal. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in the subject or a cognate field.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 67
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Contact the department's Postgraduate Lead with your research interests
  2. Qualifications and whether you are self-funded (official website 2. Staff reply with guidance. Secure a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the department asks. Apply on the Royal Holloway applicant portal. Upload a brief research proposal if required
  3. English-language evidence if English is not your first language
  4. a CV showing publications or industry experience.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,200 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Law and Social Sciences
DepartmentPolitics and International Relations
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    20 Aug 2027

    279 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.