MSc International Politics (Research) in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton

University of Southampton | Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 24,200
(c. USD32,408.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Tailored for learners seeking to deepen their knowledge of evolving global political dynamics, this program explores globalization's effects, the growth of international governance, human rights issues, and other key themes in world politics. The expanding worldwide network of political connections often mirrors equally extensive economic ties in commerce, finance, and population movements, with concerns about shifting power centers from traditional Western nations (like Europe and America) to emerging Eastern powers (such as China and India), alongside persistent disparities between wealthy and developing nations.
Pursuing a Research Masters in International Politics opens doors to rewarding careers in global security, government agencies, political advisory roles, parliamentary research, public affairs consulting, or international journalism.
Deepen your grasp of worldwide political systems while acquiring sought-after expertise in various research approaches. The University of Southampton's MSc International Politics (Research) program helps you expand your geopolitical knowledge while honing capabilities in both quantitative and qualitative research techniques, study design, and critical analysis.
This intensive curriculum and its focus on developing specialized research competencies prepare graduates for diverse opportunities within international political institutions and other sectors that value independent investigation skills. The program also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies in this discipline.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

We welcome applications from students with a good undergraduate degree in a relevant social science subject (upper second-class or higher) or equivalent .
If you have a lower second-class undergraduate degree, you may still be eligible for admission to one of our masters programmes if we are satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of upper second-class quality in your work (judged by the range of your marks, the mark awarded for your dissertation and/or the quality of your references).

IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components

TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 100

Tuition GBP 24,200

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