Program Overview
The Politics at De Montfort University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 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 12,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Political debates
- Research Methods
- Democratising Urban Spaces
- Politics of Identity and Space
- Community Leadership and Governance
- Globalisation
- Diplomacy and International Relations
- Post-Cold War Order
- Britain and Europe
- Decision Points in US Foreign Policy
- Regional Security in European Neighbourhood
- Global Health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry criteria
Students should hold a good honours degree or overseas equivalent, in any subject.
Applications from those with significant professional experience in Politics and International Relations will be considered individually.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.
English language tuition is available at DMU both before and during the course, if required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort 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 De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree...
University Profile- Start Date October 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months