Program Overview
The International & European Politics at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc 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 International & European 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 7
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International & European Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Courses
For this programme, you will complete:
- one core 40-credit course - International and European Politics: Theory and Practice
- four option courses
- a dissertation
Dissertation
The dissertation is an extended piece of written scholarship, based on your independent research. You will choose a dissertation topic in coordination with your supervisor.
Examples of dissertation topics in previous years include:
- Transatlantic Security
- EU Relationship with Russia (including in the context of the Ukraine War)
- EU-US Energy Cooperation
- Comparative Studies of EU Member States
- European Culture and Identity
- European Defence Policy
- European Citizenship
- The EU as a Norm Entrepreneur in Humanitarian Matters
- EU Enlargement
- Brexit
You will complete either a standard research dissertation or a placement-based dissertation.
Placement-based dissertation
The placement-based dissertation option aims to offer you the opportunity to work on your dissertation within the context of a workplace of your choosing, subject to Programme Director and Placement Adviser approval.
The placement will generally consist of eight weeks of research with a host organisation in the UK or overseas, from our network of contacts which includes:
- NGOs and charities
- social enterprises
- think-tanks
- government bodies
Your placement can be completed either in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format. You will have the option to arrange your own placement, subject to university approval.
Please note that a placement-based dissertation is not guaranteed as part of this programme and will be assigned based on competitive applications.
Find courses for this programme
Find out what courses you can study on this programme and how each of them are taught and assessed.
The courses on offer may change from year to year, but the course information will give you an idea of what to expect on this programme.
Full-time
We link to the latest information available. This may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative.
Field trips
Our study trip to Brussels
All students have a guaranteed place on the part-subsidised annual study trip to Brussels. The trip is optional.
It includes visits to EU institutions, NATO, political consultancies and a career-focused networking event supported by the Edinburgh University Brussels Society - a network of over 1.5k programme alumni with Brussels-based careers.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each module)
- TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 20 in each module)
- PTE(A): total 67 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)
- CAE and CPE: total 185 (at least 169 in each module)
- If you completed a CAE or CPE before January 2015 please contact the Admissions Office for the accepted grades.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2018-07-18
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months