International Relations
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Entry requirements
Students are normally required to have at least a second-class honours degree from a university in the UK or an equivalent qualification from countries outside the UK. The degree should be in an appropriate discipline.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Gain a grounding in research methods with our International Relations MA/PGDip/PGCert. Our course covers the central foundations of the contemporary discipline of International Relations. This has grown beyond the traditional concern with inter-state relations.
You will have access to a dynamic, supportive community of scholars who undertake internationally recognised research. And you can attend a rich programme of research seminars with presentations from high-profile, external guest speakers.
The course integrates research and teaching. And allows you to focus on your areas of interest through a range of optional modules.
You will benefit from links with international NGOs, many of which are based in Oxford. These include Oxfam and Rights and Accountability in Development (RAID).
Our graduates have built successful careers in a variety of disciplines including:
- social work
- management
- teaching
- lecturing
- publishing
- journalism.
You can also study this course through distance learning.
Information for international students
Pathways courses for international and EU studentsWe offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- query@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1865 484848