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Future-Ready Award
Queen's University Belfast · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
9 monthsDuration
£5,133Per Year (Intl)
£6,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PgDip Geopolitics at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing human performance. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time and part-time structure. How does climate change reshape global politics? What will the world look like with the rise of China as a new superpower? Can regional conflicts shift the international power balance? International tuition fees are £5,133 per year, home/UK fees are £6,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Critical Geopolitics and Global Power
Climate Change and Environmental Politics
Rising Powers and International Relations
Urban Geopolitics and Global Sustainability
Regional Conflicts and Geopolitical Strategy
Geopolitical Research Methods and Analysis
Space
Culture and Political Identity
Contemporary Geopolitical Case Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,133
per year
Total Course Cost (9 months)£5,133
Home Student Fee
£6,500
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
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💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Queen's University Belfast
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