International Political Theory (MLitt)

    International Political Theory (MLitt)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 41,791 / year(s)
    Apply DateSeptember 1, 2025
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Political Theory (MLitt)

    About

    The MLitt in International Political Theory provides students with a dynamic and systematic understanding of how political theory can be brought to bear on international politics and world affairs. It is not a general international relations or international relations theory programme but a specialised programme in international and global political thought.

    Disciplines

    School of International Relations

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

    Application requirements

    • CV
    • personal statement indicating your knowledge of the programme and how it will benefit you (500 words)
    • sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)
    • two original signed academic references
    • academic transcripts and degree certificates

    For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

    English language proficiency

    If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    Career

    After your degree

    Careers

    Students who graduate from the MLitt in International Political Theory go on to work in various professional fields including: 

    • law 
    • policy research and consultancy 
    • NGOs 
    • charities 
    • international organisations 
    • civil service 
    • publishing

    The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.


    Further study

    Many graduates continue their education by enrolling in a PhD programme at St Andrews.  

    Postgraduate research

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    41,791 / year(s)

    International Political Theory (MLitt)

    University of St Andrews

    University of St Andrews

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, St Andrews