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
    17,450GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Winchester says about their program:

The Politics and International Relations program offers a comprehensive examination of government and society across local, regional, and global contexts. This program enables students to critically assess key issues through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating insights from economics, politics, social sciences, and culture. Emphasizing the roles of state and non-state actors, as well as international institutions, students develop strong analytical skills while engaging with essential themes and theoretical frameworks in Political Studies and International Relations.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

  • Secondary education/high school completion or equivalent

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Previous undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
  • Minimum of a second class lower division or equivalent

English Proficiency

Undergraduate:

  • TOEFL IBT

    73

  • IELTS

    6

  • PTE

    59

Postgraduate:

  • TOEFL IBT

    73

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    59

Documents required

  • Official academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Letter of purpose or reference
  • Passport identification page
  • Reference letters
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

Fee Information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £16,700 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £17,450 per year

Funding

International Student Scholarship

  • Amount

    £4,000

  • Degree level

    Undergraduate

  • Availability

    High

International Student Scholarship

  • Amount

    £5,000

  • Degree level

    Postgraduate

  • Availability

    High

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What is the cost of living near University of Winchester?

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

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,015
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£824
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£242
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13
Monthly public transport pass£75
Monthly grocery basket£250
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£10
Gym membership£35

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Winchester

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