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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

International Relations

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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21 monthsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgDip International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 21-month part-time structure. International relations examines relationships between countries and looks at, amongst other things, the roles of states, governmental and non-governmental organizations, academic and public policy fields, economics, international law and cultural studies. Royal Holloway’s MSc in International Relations gives you the opportunity to engage critically with the forces at play in various regions around the world. As such, you will be asked to explore issues affecting the world right now such as economic crises, EU fragmentation, mass migration and human rights. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £8,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Including a generous choice of free options
Write a supervised dissertation over the summer
Security
International diplomacy
International law
Nationalism and migration
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (21 months)£36,000

Home Student Fee

£8,000

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£23,500£28,000£35,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£51,000
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

55%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
60%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 Royal Holloway, University of London

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