Program Overview
The International Relations 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 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 programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods and Dissertation Production
- Model United Nations
- International Relations Theory
- Dissertation.
- European Institutions and the Policy Process
- The European Union as a Global Actor
- German Foreign Policy
- Collective Memory and Identity in Post-War Europe
- Collective Identities and Political Thought in Britain Since 1850
- Contemporary Socio-Political Issues in Muslim Religious Thought
- European Security
- International Relations and Security in the Middle East
- Issues in the Politics of Military Occupation
- Just War in Political Theory and Practice
- Politics, Government and Civil Society in the Middle East
- The Political Economy of Development in the Middle East
- America and the World: The Making of US Foreign Policy
- Region, Nation and Citizen in SE Asia
- Political Economy and Development in Chinese Business
- Nationalism, Revolution and Reform in Contemporary China
- Human Rights
- Political Ideology
- Strategic Asia: Policy and Analysis
- Theories of Capitalism
- A module offered by the School of Modern Languages.
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 , Stockton, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
