Study International Relations and Politics MA at University of Portsmouth in the UK, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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International Relations and Politics MA

UK

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What will I learn?

If you're passionate about studying global conflict and co-operation at postgraduate level, but you can't commit to attending university every week, this MA International Relations and Politics offers a convenient way to study a Master's. Through intensive blocks of study, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge for creative roles in security, development, social policy, governance, advocacy and communications, in local to global institutions.Fit each module into a week's intensive study, with a few weeks' rest between to focus on your life and career commitments.Explore the contours of contemporary insecurity, examine the key drivers of political and public policy decision making across the globe, and apply key analytical concepts to local and international political developments.Devise, research and deliver a major academic project.Challenge conventional explanations and participate in key debates about international conflict, global politics and public policy.Develop advanced analytic skills, and how to communicate your analysis in engaging reports, policy briefs and essays.Study with internationally-recognised academics, including members of the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR) and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for the Study of a Transnational Europe.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (US$ 24,021) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (US$ 24,021) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

03/08/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Politics, International Relations, Peace Studies, Sociology, History, or another relevant subject. Equivalent (directly relevant to course content and extensive) professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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