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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

International Relations

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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1 yearDuration
£5,133Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgDip International Relations at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why do states behave the way they do? Why do wars happen and when do they start? What is the role of the United Nations and is it effective in promoting and maintaining global peace and security? 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 79% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory and Practice
Research Methods in International Relations
Global Governance and International Institutions
International Conflict and Security Studies
Development
Inequality and Global Justice
Diplomacy and International Negotiation
Postcolonial Perspectives and International Politics
Dissertation in International Relations
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,133

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£27,000£31,000
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

90%Working
10%Studying
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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