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PostgraduateMA

International Relations (Extended)

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£14,850Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the MA International Relations (Extended) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Extended MA (EMA) in International Relations delivers stimulating teaching about the international system. It covers critical issues, crucial actors and alternative methods of analysis and interpretation. You will gain a deep and well rounded appreciation of volatile global dynamics, before specialising in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. 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, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory and Practice
Global Politics and Governance
Research Methods in International Relations
Asia-Pacific Regional Politics and Security
International Institutions and Organisations
Conflict
Diplomacy and Multilateralism
Development and Global Inequality
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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,850

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,700

Home Student Fee

£6,800

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 — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£31,500
5 years£24,500£31,500£41,500
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

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Swansea University

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