Program Overview
The Politics and International Relations (Political Theory) 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 Politics and International Relations (Political Theory) 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 Politics and International Relations (Political Theory) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methodology in the Social Sciences
- Research Methods and Dissertation Production
- Dissertation.
- Issues in the Politics of Military Occupations
- International Relations Theory
- Political Ideology
- Human Rights
- Region, Nation and Citizen in South East Asia
- Approaches to the Study of Modern Muslim Societies
- Collective Identities and Political Thought in Britain since 1850
- Just War in Political Theory and Practice
- European Institutions and the Policy Process
- European Security
- German Foreign Policy
- International Relations and Security in the Middle East
- Nationalism, Revolution and Reform in Contemporary China
- Political Economy and Development in Chinese Business
- Politics, Government and Civil Society in the Middle East
- Strategic Asia: Policy and Analysis
- The European Union as a Global Actor
- The Political Economy of Development in the Middle East
- Model United Nations
- A module offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures
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, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180