Program Overview
The International Relations (International Double Award) at University of Kent is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 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 (International Double Award) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 9,780 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,340 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Canterbury, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations (International Double Award) 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
- Philosophy & Methodology of Politics and International Relations
- Conflict Resolution in World Politics
- Resistance in Theory
- Resistance and the Politics of Truth
- The Governance of the European Union
- Terrorism and National Security
- Key Issues in Comparative Politics
- Resistance in Practice
- States, Nations and Democracy
- Negotiation and Mediation
- International Security In A Changing World
- Quantitative Methodology for Political Science
- Comparative Political Behaviour
- Resistance and Alternatives to Capitalism andDemocracy
- Theories of Conflict and Violence
- The European Union in the World
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,780 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,340 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,780 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,340 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kent 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 Kent
University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
University of Kent is a well-established public research university in the United Kingdom, founded in 1965 with main campuses in Canterbury and Medway and specialist centres in Brussels and Paris....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months