The MA International Relations with Advanced Research at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Social Sciences. Delivered at the University's Hatfield campus in Hertfordshire, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 21,450 Starting each January, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hertfordshire offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
The MA International Relations course provides students with a contemporary, critical, and exciting insight into the vagaries of global politics. Students will study a range of modules, taught by research-active staff who are experts in their fields. The modules are assessed through a variety of both traditional, such as essays, presentations, critical reviews, and non-traditional, such as podcasts, blogs, simulations, assignments, which aim to assess and develop not only discipline-related knowledge but also transferable, soft skills necessary for future employment. Students will also complete a 12,000-word research dissertation on a topic of their choice. Whether it's the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, the energy crisis, or the war in Ukraine, International Relations has never been more relevant.
This degree is aimed at applicants who wish to find employment in careers that require advanced research and communication skills, such as government departments, non-governmental organisations, businesses, marketing, journalism, or those wishing to proceed to postgraduate research.
Course Modules
- Puzzles and Paradigms in International Relations
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Globalising Economies: Emerging Markets and the Politics of Development
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- The Geopolitics and Diplomacy of Sport
- Optional - 15 Credits
- Governing the International, the Global and the Planetary
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Designing Research in Global Politics
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Justice and Morality in International Relations
- Optional - 15 Credits
- Geopolitics: Development and Diplomacy
- Optional - 15 Credits
- Energy and Environmental Politics
- Optional - 15 Credits
- The Politics of Conflict and Peace
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Data Analysis in International Relations
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- International Relations in Practice
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Extended International Relations Dissertation
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
Award-winning lecturers are delivered by research-active staff who will introduce and explain topical matters across the discipline of international relations. You will:
- participate in interactive stimulating lectures and seminars and take ownership of your own learning within a supportive and managed environment.
- engage in simulation activities which replicate the international relations environment and experiences.
- benefit from regular detailed and personal supervision sessions to support your independent research.
- gain experience in presenting your research at a student conference where you will provide answers to unprepared questions.
- have external speakers and industry visits allowing you to gain a wider understanding of where your degree fits into the broader framework of international politics.
- attain insights through research study sessions looking into how theories, methods and methodologies operate in a real research environment.
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 55% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
English Language Requirements
Listening
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 08 September 2025.