International Relations MA
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Develop your understanding of contemporary global challenges and equip yourself to analyse them critically. You’ll study topics such as issues in contemporary international relations and the origins and causes of war.<MS&&>
For more information, please visit the programme page: <MW&&>https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/politics-and-international-relations-pg/ma-international-relations</MW&&></MS&&>
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Costs
Tuition Fees International Relations MA
| Channel Islands | £8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £8100 | |
| EU | £17100 | |
| England UK | £8100 | |
| Northern Ireland | £8100 | |
| Scotland | £8100 | |
| Wales | £8100 | |
| International | £17100 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “International Relations”: 380 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about International Relations MA University of Reading
- Tuition fees for this programme are 8100 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- If you are interested in online courses go to our list of all online degree programmes to study International Relations.