International Relations, MA, University of Kent

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	September, January	GBP 10000 per year	GBP 19300 per year

About International Relations, MA - at University of Kent

Explore real world issues and key policy areas and learn from leading experts who advise governments and shape debates. Innovative teaching practices like simulations, interactive seminars, and flipped classrooms, will develop your capacity for independent thinking and incisive analysis. Our international network of alumni have used this programme as a springboard into foreign offices and diplomatic services, the UN, EU and OECD, the IRC, Amnesty International and other NGOs, as well as businesses with an international outlook.

Reasons to study International Relations MA at Kent

Join our vibrant, diverse and international student community, bringing different perspectives into dialogue and facilitating a global network of close connections.
Taught by world leading experts at the cutting edge of research, actively engaged in advising government and shaping debates.
Fundamental skills of analysis, interpretation and prediction, combined with the flexibility to follow your interest through a broad range of optional modules.
High-profile engagement through the Global Europe Centre and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, which crystallise our research, policy and practitioner networks into an annual schedule of events.
Canterbury campus offers an idyllic countryside setting on the edge of a lively student town, only an hour from London and a short train ride to Europe.

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Entry requirements

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

Student reviews of University of Kent

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Inspirational teaching - Patrique Tanque from Brazil is studying for a BSc in Forensic Chemistry.

“Choosing Kent was an easy decision. The forensic programmes are ranked among the best in the UK and have a high graduate employment rate.

“The teachers bring fresh ideas and up-to-date materials from real cases to enrich the lectures. They are keen to help out and always make sure we are getting plenty of support.

“I was very fortunate to be awarded an International Scholarship, which meant I could dedicate myself to my studies.”

Academic excellence - Stephanie Bourgeois from France is studying for a BSc in Biochemistry.

“I like the approach to teaching here; academics are happy to answer questions and to interact with students. I find the lectures very motivational, they pique your curiosity and for me the exciting bit is going to the library and pursuing the things you are interested in.

“The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”

Specialist research - Sally Gao from China is studying for a PhD in Electronic Engineering.

“I have been very lucky with my supervisor, Professor Yong Yan, who is a world-class expert and the first IEEE Fellow in the UK in instrumentation and measurement.

“Professor Yong Yan has helped me to become a better researcher. I am inspired by his novel ideas and constructive suggestions. Under his supervision, my confidence has grown through such milestones as my first set of experiments, writing my first research paper and attending my first conference.”