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Master of International Relations and Security

University of Westminster

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

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University of Westminster campus

About the program

This full-time MA course, taught on the City Centre campus, explores power, governance, conflict and security through topics from terrorism to refugee law and postcolonial relations.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • 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 advanced concepts in International Relations and Security. Apply specialist methods to complex problems and communicate evidence-based conclusions in professional or academic settings.

Career outcomes

  • international relations and security careers
  • problem solving and diplomacy-related roles

Curriculum

  • 12-month taught programme. Modules include Security and International Relations Theory
  • Contemporary Security
  • Postcolonial International Relations
  • Terrorism and Political Violence: Traditional and Critical Perspectives and Green Criminology in an Age of Climate Breakdown. It ends with Dissertation. An 18-month route with a professional placement is offered.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent
  • With subject requirements varying by course; professional experience is considered for some; IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (7.0 for health psychology
  • Psychology and journalism).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (2:2 or equivalent), Subject requirement varies by course

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Qualification certificates if required
  • Passport copy
  • Recommendations or references if required
  • Personal statement if required
  • Portfolio if required

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and deadlines . Apply online through the Apply button on the course page. Provide qualification copies and proof of English and passport (if a Student visa is needed) and personal statement and referee details. Some courses need a portfolio and essay or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit (11 December 2026 for January. 9 August 2027 for September). Request a CAS (18 December 2026. 30 August 2027) and apply for a Student visa. Enrol. Teaching starts 18 January or 27 September.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,685 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£5,500 GBP

Program details

CampusRegent, Central London
Faculty or schoolWestminster Business School
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteInternational Postgraduate Excellence Awards for January 2027 list 3000 to 5000 GBP for eligible international masters students. The published scholarship deadline is 30 November 2026. Availability differs by study pattern and course.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    20 Nov 2026

    6 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    21 Jul 2027

    249 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.