Course summary
Broaden your professional horizons, enhance your expertise, or make a meaningful impact internationally with our MA International Relations. Explore the global challenges shaping our world - from climate change and conflict to inequality and democracy, you’ll examine how states, organisations, and communities interact in a rapidly changing global landscape. Study in a supportive and inclusive environment, where you’ll benefit from small-group teaching, expert academics and the viewpoints of a diverse, international cohort. Gain critical insight into contemporary theory while developing real-world skills through applied modules, research projects, and a field trip to Brussels and The Hague. You can focus on the global challenges you’re passionate about, develop specialist expertise through your dissertation and enhance your employability with placements with local MPs and NGOs, including Asylum Welcome and Oxfam. This course offers the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to help you achieve your goals and make a global difference - all within the unique setting of Oxford.
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted through a variety of assignments linked to the expected learning outcomes. You will be assessed with the following methods: essays presentations projects reports written dissertation You will receive constant feedback over the course of the year.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £18250 | Year 1 |
| England | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10450 | Year 1 |
| International | £18250 | Year 1 |
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
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP