MA International Relations

The MA International Relations at Nottingham Trent University helps you understand important global issues from different points of view. This course looks at international relations in a new way. You will learn to think carefully, ask questions, and understand how world events affect people and countries.

You will study topics such as climate change, war and peace, poverty, and how countries work together. Your teachers will include experts from different parts of the world, and you will also hear from guest speakers who have real experience in this field. Studying the MA International Relations at Nottingham Trent University will help you grow your research and communication skills and give you the confidence to share your ideas.

At the end of the course, you will complete a research project or work with a local organisation on a real-world issue. This will help you use everything you have learned and prepare you for a career in areas like diplomacy, policy-making, journalism, or international development.

Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications or relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will be required to demonstrate how your experiences and knowledge would enable you to study this course at Masters-level level in your personal statement.

Grade Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree, which is equivalent to a UK second-class lower (2:2) degree, is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency:

• International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide proof of proficiency in the language. To do this, an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each skill area is accepted. Equivalent tests are also accepted. 
• Kindly note that your IELTS remains valid only if it is within two years of your degree course start date. 

The tuition fee to study an MA in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University is £17,850 for the 2025/2026 academic session.

NTU offers a variety of scholarships to support international students pursuing both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The NTU International Scholarship, for example, is open to new international students with an offer to study a full-time postgraduate course at NTU. The value of the scholarship ranges from £2,000 up to 50% off tuition fees. Applicants need to submit an application form to be considered for this scholarship.

Graduates of an MA in International Relations from Nottingham Trent University are qualified for employment in job roles including but not limited to the following: 

• Programme Manager
• Procurement Officer 
• Social Worker
• Research Officer
• Civil Servant
• Policy Analyst 

To apply for this course, you have to go through the university’s online application portal. If you have any questions about this process, feel free to reach out to any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.