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Politics and International Relations at UEA
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Find out moreMA International Relations (Part time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Arts
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Course Overview
If you’re an energetic and innovative thinker, eager to grapple with some of the most urgent challenges facing the world, this course is for you. Our two-year part-time MA in International Relations (IR) offers a challenging and thought-provoking degree, designed to prepare you for multiple careers.
You’ll study key concepts and theoretical traditions within IR and their relevance to contemporary issues in world politics. You’ll delve into some of the most pressing issues in global politics, such as climate change, war, and the changing landscape of global governance with the rise of emerging powers and the Global South.
It’s an inspiring and challenging course of study, and our field-leading team of experts is here to support you. Our MA will introduce you to the various theoretical approaches, analytical frameworks, and methods to understand the dynamics of global politics. You’ll have the flexibility to deepen and refine your knowledge by choosing from a diverse range of specialist modules. You might study war, peace, conflict and security, as well as a range of other transnational dynamics, such as global economics, the environment, human rights, foreign policy and regional politics from Europe to the Asia-Pacific.
You’ll be able to apply for internships in your School of study, notably to act as a research assistant for academics on relevant projects. Our many links with thinktanks and policymakers give our students exciting opportunities. For example, our postgraduate students recently visited the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) in Brussels to work with their research assistants and UEA academics to produce policy briefs and op-eds for international publications.
We welcome students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, bringing a rich intellectual and cultural mix to each cohort. You may have studied IR before, or you may have a background in an associated degree, such as geography, sociology, environmental studies, economics, or development studies.
On this dynamic MA, you’ll be joined with students who are passionate about applying their knowledge to understanding and critically examining the international sphere. Whether you aim to work in international organisations, government agencies, NGOs, think tanks, or academia, the skills and knowledge you’ll acquire will be invaluable in your future career.
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Careers
Career Pathways
Example of careers that you could enter include:
- Political/ Policy analyst
- Programme/ Development officer
- Risk analyst
- Advocacy/outreach officer
- Journalist
- Management positions in international organisations, NGOs, government, media, and academia
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
An MA is an excellent way to set yourself apart from other graduates when it comes to securing a rewarding job. An understanding of international affairs is increasingly important in many careers, and our programme will provide you with vital employability skills and many networking opportunities.
Recent graduates from our School have taken jobs in business, teaching, research, journalism, and many international organisations, including the UN, EU and NATO.
We work closely with UEA’s Careers Service, which can provide advice on all aspects of graduate employment as well as helping you to arrange internships and work placements. The School has a dedicated employability director and career adviser who will help you think about what you want to do next and how to get there.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area
- Additional Entry Requirements
If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact university directly for further information.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Any subject area
- Additional Entry Requirements
If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact university directly for further information.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading).
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner INTO UEA. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here:
International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £10,675
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International Students: £22,700
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.