MA

Politics & International Relations

Learn more about studying Politics & International Relations as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,250GBP
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Liverpool Hope University says about their program:

The Masters in Politics and International Relations is a fast growing academic discipline, reflecting the speed and complexity with which the 21st century world is changing. It is distinctive in offering an approach that links Politics and International Relations through a shared focus on analysis of political organisation and power relations that looks beyond formal hierarchies and structures of government and the state.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • 120 - 112 UCAS points
  • IB Diploma at 28 points minimum
  • 50% in a recognized foundation program

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A degree from a recognized institution equivalent to a UK honors degree

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 reading and writing (no individual scores lower than 5.5)

IELTS: 6.5 (for nutrition)

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 overall (no individual scores lower than 5.5)

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £14,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £15,250 per year

Funding

Undergraduate scholarship

- Early payment discount, if you pay their full fees by September 1, you get £1,000 off - **Excellence bursary:** £500 off if they have done very well in their Year 1 - **Foundation Scholarship:** Hong Kong or Malaysia 50% off their first year

Postgraduate scholarships

- Excellence bursary £3,000 off (2:1 or equivalent in their undergraduate - based on students academic merit during bachelor's) - International postgraduate scholarship (only 5 available) - 50% off tuition - **Only students from commonwealth countries can access a full scholarship that includes:** Tuition accommodation flight costs - MA Education, MA Disability Studies, MSc Ecology and Environmental Management
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What is the cost of living near Liverpool Hope University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Liverpool-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£886
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£613
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£225
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£16
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£102
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£14
Gym membership£26

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Liverpool Hope University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements