Course summary
Gain an appreciation of the complex and contested nature of international politics and diplomatic interactions. On our MA International Relations and Diplomacy course, you’ll learn how to think critically about various political institutions, actors, ideas and events. This will enable you to apply theories to a range of empirical cases from around the world. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/politics-and-international-relations-pg/ma-international-relations-and-diplomacy
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- International Relations Theory
- Contemporary Diplomacy
- Advanced Academic Skills
- Dissertation.
Assessment method
Dissertation
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2.2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. All of our programmes are appropriate for students from any discipline, although a social science, arts, business or humanities background would be of value. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £8100 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £8100 | Whole course |
EU | £17100 | Whole course |
England | £8100 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £8100 | Whole course |
Scotland | £8100 | Whole course |
Wales | £8100 | Whole course |
International | £17100 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH