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PostgraduateMSc

International Relations

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc International Relations at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join us on this MSc International Relations as we analyse how international actors, including nation-states, multinational corporations and inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, interact and pursue often conflicting agendas beyond national borders. Why choose this course? - It introduces you to influential scholarship in the field of international relations (IR) by combining a focus on fundamental theoretical perspectives with comprehensive coverage of contemporary topics relating to both the Global North and Global South. - Our teaching draws on the diverse expertis... International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Why choose this course?
Classes take place in the evening
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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