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Masters Degrees in International Relations in the UK

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International Relations MA, PG Dip

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Politics of Africa MSc

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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International Relations and World Order MA/PgDip MA

University of Leicester United Kingdom

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MA International Relations MA

Regent's University London United Kingdom

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International Relations and Global Communications MA

Manchester Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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International Relations MA

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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International Relations PG Dip

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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International Relations MA

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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International Relations MA, PG Dip, PG Cert

Queen Mary University of London Online (QMUL) United Kingdom

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International Relations (MA) MA

University of Warwick United Kingdom

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International Relations MA

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Study a International Relations Masters in the UK in 2025

International relations is the study of how countries interact with each other. It is a combination of politics, history, sociology, law, economics and geography, and how all of these components come together in the context of international cooperation.

Studying for a postgraduate international relations degree will allow you to further develop your knowledge and skills in the area. You will be exposed to more practical and theoretical applications, which will challenge your abilities. This will mean that you are well prepared for a career in a multi-faceted and complex field.

Modules you study could include refugees and international relations, activism and resistance, slavery in global history, and politics of developing countries.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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