Program Overview
The International Relations and World Order MA at University of Leicester is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 and World Order MA 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations and World Order MA programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Post-Cold War World Order
- Dissertation
- American Interventionism since the end of the Cold War
- Art of Negotiation
- Democracy and Legitimacy in the EU
- Diplomatic Systems
- EU Enlargement and Democratic Consolidation in Post-Communist Europe
- Euroscepticism
- Governance and Corruption
- The Politics of Human Rights
- Intelligence and Security
- International Security
- Politics of European Integration
- The International Politics of Protection
- Strategy in the Modern World
- Theories of International Relations
- The Politics of Conflict and Violence
- Gender in Global Perspective
- The Transformation of Modern Warfare
- The Politics of Global Modern Nuclear Order
- The Politics of Violent Conflict and its Legacies in Northern Ireland
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects.
For the distance learning course in particular, we also welcome applicants with relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,805 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester 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 Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Leicester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 22 December 2025
- Start Date January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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