Master of International Relations
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): 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
- Degree requirement: a 2:2 honours degree in economics
- English
- Geography
- History
- International relations
- Law
- Modern languages
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religious studies
- Sociology
- Social policy
- Or an equivalent international degree
- Additional academic criteria: UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international degree for most courses (2:2 for some
- E.g. Software Engineering MSc)
- MBA also needs 3 years work experience and interview.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 69
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the International Relations admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Include evidence of the required professional experience. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £24,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Politics |
| Department | School of Law and Politics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to International Relations. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
217 days left
Scholarships
Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to International Relations. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £24,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 69. Work experience is required.
Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to International Relations. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.