Politics & International Relations (MA)
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    Politics & International Relations (MA)

    Liverpool Hope University
    Liverpool Hope University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Liverpool
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,925 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Politics & International Relations (MA)

    About

    About the Course

    Applications are now open for the September 2026 intake

    The Masters in Politics and International Relations is a fast growing academic discipline, reflecting the speed and complexity with which the 21st century world is changing. It is distinctive in offering an approach that links Politics and International Relations through a shared focus on analysis of political organisation and power relations that looks beyond formal hierarchies and structures of government and the state.

    Students who undertake this postgraduate course are exposed to a variety of contemporary issues that highlight the need to understand the nexus between domestic political politics and global dynamics. These include - among others - conflict and peace, environmental issues, and social tensions. Such issues compel both scholars and students alike to grasp an understanding of political developments from a range of different perspectives, including the domestic and the international.

    This MA programme reflects very real and recent shifts in priority by scholars driving new ideas in both Politics and International Relations. Far from being too broad, it provides students with the essential tools to understand the motives and drivers of political dynamics, both in the way that macro changes in global politics have an impact on the domestic and the local, and vice versa.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Normally a minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification is required.

    International Entry Requirements

    Possess a degree from an overseas institution that is judged by the Registrar or Nominee to be equivalent to a second class honours degree from a UK University.

    For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum of all components. In addition to this, we also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirements page.

    For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages.

    *Part time study is not available for Non-EU International applicants

    • Usually a good undergraduate degree from a recognised university

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    If you require a Student Route Visa to study in the UK, you will also have to meet the English language requirements for your study. These requirements are set by the UK Government.

    As a Higher Education Institute, Liverpool Hope University can choose how to assess a student’s knowledge of English. However, to meet UKVI requirements, all Student Route students must be at CEFR level B2 if you’re studying at a degree level or higher.

    Any qualifications that would be accepted in lieu of a SELT would need to be studied within an alloted time frame as indicated on the specific pages i.e 2/5 years. 

    You do not have to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, one of the countries listed below:

    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Australia
    • The Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Dominica
    • Grenada
    • Guyana
    • Ireland
    • Jamaica
    • New Zealand
    • St Kitts and Nevis
    • St Lucia
    • St Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • UK
    • USA

    You also do not have to prove your knowledge of English if one of the following apply:

    • you are a national of Canada
    • you have studied in the UK before as a Tier 4 (Child) student*
    • you are applying to come to the UK for a study abroad programme as part of a university degree course in the USA

    *Please see Student Route guidance for full details

    At Liverpool Hope University, we will accept a range of qualifications and English Equivalencies to satisfy both your Academic English Requirements and English for UKVI purposes.

    Please see the tabs above for more detailed information regarding: tests, qualifications, country specific information and foundation english entry.

    The information on our English Language Requirements webpages should be used for guidance only and we reserve the right to change the evidence we will accept for English Language proficiency.

    Career

    Careers

    Graduates of the MA in Politics and International Relations are likely to pursue careers in international organisations (UN and associated agencies), NGOs (especially development organisations), international business, community organisations, diplomatic service, armed services, education, political life and the University sector.

    The MA in Politics and International Relations also provides an excellent foundation for further postgraduate research study through PhD studies.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,925 / year

    Politics & International Relations (MA)

    Liverpool Hope University

    Liverpool Hope University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Liverpool

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