Program Overview
The International Relations (Gender) PGDip at University of Birmingham 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 (Gender) PGDip 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations (Gender) PGDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 20 credits - Sex, Death, Gender and (In) Security
- 20 credits - Gender and Global Governance
- 60 credits - Dissertation MA students to submit a 13,500 word dissertation (not applicable to Diploma Students)
- 20 credits - Contemporary Issues in Global Ethics
- 20 credits - Critical Approaches to Development (IDD)
- 20 credits - Democracy, Power and Citizenship
- 20 credits - Developments in Contemporary Political Analysis
- 20 credits - Gender and Development (IDD)
- 20 credits - Global Ethics 1
- 20 credits - Global Ethics 2
- 40 credits - International Relations Theory
- 20 credits - Civil War, Conflict Management and Peacekeeping
- 20 credits - Critical Approaches to Development (IDD)
- 20 credits - Development Politics (IDD)
- 20 credits - Developments in Contemporary Political Analysis
- 20 credits - Democracy, Power and Citizenship
- 40 credits - Diplomacy and Statecraft
- 20 credits - Ethical Dimensions of Terrorism, Political Violence and War
- 20 credits - Gender and Development (IDD)
- 20 credits - The Geopolitical Economy of Energy
- 20 credits - Global Environmental Governance
- 20 credits - Global Ethics 1
- 20 credits - Global Ethics 2
- 40 credits - Globalisation and Governance
- 40 credits - International Political Economy
- 40 credits - International Relations Theory
- 20 credits - Post-Conflict Peacebuilding and International Order
- 20 credits - Power in Global Politics
- 20 credits - Revolution And Enlightenment (Political Ideas A)
- 20 credits - Rising Powers and Global Order
- 40 credits - Security Studies
- 20 credits - Social Analysis of Inequality, Poverty and Development
- 20 credits - Social Theory and Critique: Contested Knowledge
- 20 credits - Social Theory: From Marxism to Post Marxism
- 20 credits - Terrorism and Political Violence
- 20 credits - Terrorism and Contemporary Conflict
- 20 credits - Theory and Ethics of Terrorism and Political Violence
- 20 credits - Totalitarianism And The State (Political Ideas B)
- 20 credits - Migration, Superdiversity, Policy and Practice (IASS)
- 20 credits - Globalisation, International Migration and Citizenship (IASS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A UK BA Honours degree, class 2.1 or above in a relevant area.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months