Course summary
The socio-political challenges facing us are increasingly international. That means there’s an ever-growing need for problem-solvers that can think globally. Led by internationally recognised academics, our International Relations master’s course will give you the tools to interrogate global politics and better understand global issues like foreign policy, environmental politics and migration. Through mandatory course units, you’ll be introduced to a range of orthodox and critical research approaches, while developing your skills as a researcher. You’ll also be able to tailor the course to fit your interests, with optional units available covering key topics in international relations such as:
- Governing in an Unjust World: Justice and International Relations
- Global Ethics
- European Union Foreign Policy
- Critical Environmental Politics
- The Arab Uprisings and Revolutionary State Formation
Entry requirements
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 fee reduction to Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree within the last three years and are progressing to postgraduate study. For more information, see our Fees and funding page.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL