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International Relations

Anglia Ruskin University
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cambridge, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The International Relations at Anglia Ruskin 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International Relations Theory in Context
  2. International Institutions and Policy
  3. War, Peacekeeping and Military Intervention
  4. Policing Transnational Crime
  5. Communication and Conflict
  6. Terror as Crime
  7. Postgraduate Research Methods
  8. Independent Learning Module

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
  • If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Anglia Ruskin 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 Anglia Ruskin University

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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public university in the United Kingdom with its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, founded in 1858. It gained university status in 1992 and adopted the...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months