Program Overview
The International Relations (Middle East) at Durham University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Relations (Middle East) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations (Middle East) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Relations Theory
- Model United Nations
- Research Methods and Dissertation Production
- Dissertation.
- International Relations and Security in the Middle East
- Contemptory Socio-Political Issues in Muslim Religious Thought
- Politics, Government and Civil Society in the Middle East
- The Political Economy of Development in the Middle East.
- German Foreign Policy
- European Security
- Collective Memory and Identity in Post-War Europe
- European Institutions and the Policy Process
- The European Union as a Global Actor
- Collective Identities and Political Thought in Britain
- America and the World: The Making of US Foreign Policy
- Human Rights
- Political Ideology
- Issues in the Politics of Military Occupation
- Just War in Political Theory and Practice
- Nationalism Revolution and Reform in Contemporary China
- Political Economy and Development of Chinese Business
- Political Ideology
- Region, Nation and Citizen in Southeast Asia
- Strategic Asia: Policy and Analysis
- A module offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Subjects required, level and grade
2.1 or First at BA level or the international equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180