MA International Politics

Globalisation and recent wars dramatise the enduring importance of world affairs to government, economics and people’s lives.

This programme is for you if you want a career focusing on global politics. It is aimed at degree-holders interested in the theory and practice of world politics.

The degree aims to impart a broad and balanced knowledge of international relations theory at an advanced level. It provides core training in political analysis and methodology of the social sciences. It examines contemporary global problems and rival approaches to their solution. It specialises in foreign policy analysis, global society, regional integration, global environmental politics, and strategic and security studies.

This MA prepares graduates for careers in media, academia, non-governmental organisations, international business; research think tanks and foreign government service.

This programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in International Politics. However, we recommend you have a basic knowledge and understanding of this area.

You should have a minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) and a good level of English Language.

To ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria (excluding Social Work).

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.