University of Kent

International Relations - MA

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Do you check the news as soon as you get up in the morning? Do you want to learn to think like a diplomat, a foreign policy maker, or an international humanitarian? Broaden your understanding of concepts such as conflict, terrorism, international law, cyber security and global economics with our International Relations MA.

This course is for students who are able to open their eyes to different perspectives. You’ll explore the dynamics of different regions, from the Middle East to China. You’ll examine how global issues are seen from different angles.

And you’ll learn to form and defend your own judgements using data and research - as well as assess which sources are worth trusting. You’ll be part of a thriving international relations community, sharing world-class research and shaping policy worldwide. We offer close one-to-one support to every student, helping them to take the right steps to the career path that inspires them.

Whether your future lies in politics, government, activism or media, we’ll give you the tools 9to understand this changing world.

Key highlights

  • Covers conflict, terrorism, international law, cyber security and global economics
  • Explores regional dynamics from the Middle East to China
  • Builds skills to form and defend judgements using data and research
  • Trains you to assess which sources are worth trusting
  • Close one-to-one support with career path planning
  • Join a research community shaping policy worldwide

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Diplomat
  • Foreign policy adviser
  • Government policy officer
  • International humanitarian worker
  • Political analyst
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £19,300 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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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