MA International Relations Double Degree with Ritsumeikan University, Japan
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
This degree gives you a unique opportunity to gain a double MA in International Relations from both UEA and Ritsumeikan University in Japan. You’ll spend your first year at UEA, then your second year at Ritsumeikan—subject to government health advice at the time. You’ll explore the major challenges shaping global politics today, including terrorism, poverty, war, climate change, famine, pandemics, gender inequality, financial crises, transnational crime and underdevelopment.
This double MA equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand and address these issues within the international system. You’ll also get the chance to live and study in Japan, gaining fresh insights and a global perspective on international relations.
Key highlights
- Earn two MA degrees from universities in the UK and Japan
- First year in the UK, second year in Japan
- Live and study in Japan for a global perspective
- Explore terrorism, poverty, war, climate change and pandemics
- Examine gender inequality, financial crises and transnational crime
- Build skills to address global challenges within the international system
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 Degree Subject Any subject area
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Diplomat
- International development officer
- Political risk analyst
- NGO programme officer
- Researcher in international affairs
Cost of study
UK/Home: £22,400 per year | International: £23,850 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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