MA International Relations

University of Essex · Colchester, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The MA International Relations programme at University of Essex (Government) is a MA programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This advanced second-cycle programme provides students with specialized theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research capabilities in the discipline. Graduates are prepared for professional careers in industry, public administration, or further doctoral research.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £11,600/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £25,075/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 October 2027
Intake: October 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyGovernment

Official university

University of Essex

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£11,600	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£25,075	—	needs the fee

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