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PostgraduateMA

International Relations

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,100Per Year (Intl)
£4,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA International Relations at Nottingham Trent University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Wars and division; poverty and pandemics; the climate and cost of living crises. Take a deeper dive behind the headlines to ask tougher questions about urgent issues. In an increasingly globalised and interconnected world, the challenges we face demand cooperation — and that’s where you come in. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Global Political Economy
Critical Theories in International Relations
Conflict
Security and Geopolitics
Development
Inequality and Global Justice
International Governance and Multilateralism
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Dissertation in International Relations
Regional Politics and Non-Western Perspectives
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements UK students Applying with prior qualificationsYou will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (normally 2.2 or above). If you hold a first degree but it doesn't meet the entry requirements above, please refer to the information below.Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experienceApplicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. You will be required to demonst

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,100

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,100

Home Student Fee

£4,550

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,500
5 years£22,500£27,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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