The MA International Relations takes y existing studies and experience to the next level. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to kickstart y career in the diverse, exciting field of international relations in a range of employment settings. MA explores the theories, practices and priorities of greatest relevance to the profession of international relations today. It addresses not only the most pressing issues, but those on the cutting edge of contemporary research and policy agendas: the environment, global health, populism and ideology, race and international security.Y career growth drives programme. During y studies, you will obtain the skills needed by successful international relations professionals. You will learn how to use the intelligence cycle, how to analyse and disseminate accurate research products, and how to develop and pursue a research agenda that generates subject matter expertise. This latter work is an opportunity to conduct a final project that marks the culmination of y studies and makes a substantial, unique contribution to knowledge in y field.
Which department am I in?
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£16,020.00 (US$ 20,689)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Ipswich Main Campus
Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP4 1QJ, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Students need an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2:2 classification, or sufficient professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT Overall score of 82 (with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.