Program Overview
The International Politics at SOAS University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Politics 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 17,895 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,470 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'ONE half-unit from A (compulsory)\', \'FIVE half units or equivalent from B, C and/ or D\', \'Dissertation (compulsory) on some aspect of International Politics\', \'International theory\', \'International Relations 1: Foundations of World Politics\', \'Global Advocacy\', \'Conflict, rights and justice\', \'Political Thought on the Just Rebellion\', \'Political society in the Middle East\', \'Approaches to Comparative Political Thought\', \'Childhood, Politics and Law\', \'Violence, justice and the politics of memory\', \'Japan Unravelled\', \'International Relations 2: Contemporary World Politics\', \'International Politics of Transitional Justice\', \'Asian Security\', \'Queer Politics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East\', \'Security governance\', \'Comparative International Political Thought\', \'International Politics of Human Rights\', \'The Indian Ocean in World Politics\', \'The Law & Politics of State Violence: An Interdisciplinary Perspective\', \'Foreign Policy Analysis\', \'Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Social Research\', \'State and transformation in the Middle East\', \'Geopolitics and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus\', \'International migration and diaspora politics\', \'State and Society in Central Asia and the Caucasus\', \'Government and politics in Africa\', \'Government and politics of modern South Asia\', \'Government and politics of modern South East Asia\', \'Politics of Globalisation and Development in Asia and Africa\', \'State & society in Asia & Africa\', \'State and society in the Chinese political process\', "Taiwan\'s politics and cross-strait relations", \'Northeast Asian politics: Japan, Korea and Taiwan\', \'Islamic/Democratic Political Thought\', \'International politics of Africa\', \'China and international politics\', \'International Politics Of The Middle East\', \'International politics of East Asia\', \'International Economics\', \'Global Energy & Climate Policy\', \'Dissertation in Political Studies\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The qualification for entry is normally a first or upper-second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Politics or International Relations, or a related social science discipline. Applicants without such a background may be considered for admission depending on their academic training and undergraduate performance.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,895 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,470 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,895 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,470 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London 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 SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Start Date April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months