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International Relations degrees abroad

International relations is the study of foreign policy and diplomacy between countries. It has a large focus on politics and incorporates some aspects of economics and law, giving students who study it a well-rounded understanding of global affairs.

Studying international relations abroad provides a new perspective on global issues and relationships between locations across the world.

International relations can be studied as a major in the US or in universities that use a liberal arts model, and elsewhere in the world there is the opportunity to study it as the sole subject of a bachelor’s degree, as well as at master’s (taught and research) and PhD level.

International Relations program structure

A bachelor’s in international relations will last between three to four years, and may include a year studying at a partner institution abroad. A taught or research master’s in international relations will be between one and two years of study. Some universities will encourage you to study a language alongside international relations.

Most of your time doing an international relations degree will be learning from books, lectures, and other resources with time to discuss this with classmates in seminars or smaller group lessons. You may need to use presentation or debate skills too as part of your assessments.

As part of your degree you may need to produce a piece of personal research in the form of a dissertation, which you will be guided through with tutorials. Dissertations require a large amount of personal study.

The structure and content of an international relations program will change depending on the country and specific university you are studying in. Some of the modules or electives that may count towards an international relations degree will surround topics such as:

  • Global debates
  • International history
  • Political theory
  • Foreign policy
  • International security
  • International organizations

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International Relations study abroad programs

International relations undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in international relations

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    Business Management and International Relations - BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,442 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Social Work: Political Science and International Relations - BSW (Hons) University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,596 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    International Relations - BA Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    5,403 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    International Relations - BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,689 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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    Global and International Studies - BA State University of New York at Oswego, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,679 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,679 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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Associate in international relations

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    Intercultural and International Studies - AA Douglas College, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,238 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    International Studies - AA Columbia College, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,576 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,100 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    International Studies - AAOT Lane Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD

    Start date
    September, January, March
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    International Studies (for Transfer) - AA Portland Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,290 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,290 USD

    Start date
    September, January, March, June
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    Liberal Arts & Sciences: International Studies - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,305 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,305 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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Pathway in international relations

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    International Relations (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,453 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,700 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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    International Year One: International Relations - FD University of Leeds, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    25,764 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,700 GBP

    Start date
    September
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International relations graduate programs

Master's in international relations

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    Arts (Thesis): Political Science and International Relations - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,110 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD

    Start date
    July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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    Business Administration: International Studies - Dual MA/MBA Dallas Baptist University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,872 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,872 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
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    Business and International Affairs - MBA Keyce Business School, France

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,605 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,290 EUR

    Start date
    September, January
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    Comparative International Relations: European Union Studies - MA Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    2,264 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 2,100 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Global Studies and International Relations - MSc Northeastern University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,514 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,514 USD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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Doctorate in international relations

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    International Relations and European Studies - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,202 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

    Start date
    September, February, June
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    International Relations - Integrated MSc/PhD Altinbas University, Turkey

    Program type
    Master's
    Doctorate
    Duration
    1 year
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,800 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,800 USD

    Start date
    October, February
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    International Studies Law - Dual JD/MA DePaul University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate/Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,320 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,320 USD

    Start date
    September
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    Political Science and International Relations - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    4,461 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

    Start date
    July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Diploma in international relations

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    Arts: Political Science and International Relations - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,094 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD

    Start date
    January, February
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    International Relations - PGDip Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    9 months
    Annual tuition fee
    18,741 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 29,821 NZD

    Start date
    February
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    Politics and International Relations - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,026 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Public Policy and International Relations - PGDip University of California, Riverside Extension, USA

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    9 months
    Annual tuition fee
    18,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,200 USD

    Start date
    September
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Pathway in international relations

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    Global Studies & International Relations (Global Pathways) - PGP Northeastern University, USA

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    4 months
    Annual tuition fee
    15,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,200 USD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    International Relations Pre-Master's Programme - PGP Kingston University London, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    11,824 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP

    Start date
    January, April
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    Politics and International Relations: Pathway in US Politics - PGP Keele University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,030 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,700 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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Future international relations careers

You gain a lot of transferable skills when studying international relations including critical thinking, storytelling, writing, and knowledge of media law. There are loads of options for future careers, including:

  • Political researcher
  • Diplomat
  • Political analyst
  • Political journalist

The skills and knowledge you gain from an international relations degree abroad can be useful in a wide variety of industries and sectors, including:

  • Global not for profits
  • Finance
  • Education
  • Government

While you are studying at university you will also have access to a wide range of student organizations and social clubs. You may find that some, such as a debating society, complement your program and allow you to meet other like-minded students. The experience gained from being in these extracurricular groups can be an appealing addition to your resumé.