MA International Relations

Course overview

Develops advanced understanding of national and international organisations, conflict, security, global cooperation and contemporary international relations.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

International Relations

Duration

1 year full-time

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£18,600 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

50% of gross fee

City

Portsmouth

Country

England

Campus

Portsmouth Campus

Official course page

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-international-relations

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Politics, International Relations, Peace Studies, Sociology, History or another relevant subject. Directly relevant and extensive professional experience/qualifications may also be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship – £5,000 | January 2027 | Self-funded international students | Full-time on-campus UG/PGT | Deadline: 2 Nov 2026 | Merit-based Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship – £2,500 | January 2027 | Pakistan eligible | Self-funded international students | Full-time on-campus UG/PGT/PGR | Annual fee £16,200+

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

Before the CAS is issued

Format

Recorded interview

Course modules

• CORE: Exploring International Relations (30); Contemporary Security in International Relations: Providers and Challenges (30); Dissertation (60); Researching International Relations (15). OPTIONAL examples listed by Portsmouth include European International Relations: Facing New Challenges (30); NGOs and Social Movements (30); Capitalism and Geopolitics (15); Defence and Deterrence (15).