MA International Relations

Taught MA (Politics & International Relations)

• Bachelor’s degree: Usually a 2:1 (upper second class) honours degree or equivalent.

• Relevant disciplines: Politics, International Relations, Law, Economics, History, Social Sciences. Non-related degrees may be considered if applicants show strong interest or experience.

• International equivalents:

  • Bangladeshi students: Strong honours in Hons Bachelor degree or equivalent recognised by Nottingham.

  • Other qualifications: International Baccalaureate or other country-specific bachelor’s degree equivalents evaluated individually. (nottingham.ac.uk)

Postgraduate Research (MRes / PhD)

• Bachelor’s degree for MRes or Master’s degree for PhD with strong academic performance.

• Research proposal: Must align with faculty expertise in Politics & International Relations.

• References: Two academic references are usually required.

• Some projects may require prior research methods training. (nottingham.ac.uk)

🗣 English Language Requirements

International students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency:

🎓 Tuition Fees (2026/27)

📘 Taught Master’s (e.g., MA International Relations)

• International students: ~£25,750 per year for a full‑time postgraduate taught degree such as MA International Relations or Politics & International Relations MA.

• UK/Home students: ~£11,800 per year (for reference).

📙 Postgraduate Research (MRes / PhD)

• International students: ~£25,750 per year (for research degrees like MRes Politics & International Relations).

• UK/Home research fee: ~£5,260 per year (provisional for research programmes).

Tuition fees are set per academic year and may increase if your course runs longer than one year.

💷 Scholarships & Funding Options

🎓 University Scholarships for International Postgraduates

1. £3,000 Automatic Postgraduate Scholarship

   • Value: £3,000 deducted from your tuition fee.

   • Eligibility: Self‑funded international students starting a full‑time master’s (first year only).

   • No separate application required; awarded automatically if eligible.

2. Developing Solutions Scholarships

   • Larger awards targeting students from developing Commonwealth countries (varies by year).

   • Available for many postgraduate taught courses.

3. GREAT Scholarships

   • Up to £10,000 towards tuition fees for selected students from China, Indonesia or Kenya on one‑year master’s programmes.

   • Application usually through Nottingham’s system after receiving an offer.

4. Alumni & Other University Awards

   • Alumni scholarships (e.g., 15% fee reduction for those who studied at Nottingham campuses abroad).

   • Sports and other merit awards may also be available.

Most Nottingham postgraduate scholarships require that you hold an offer from the university before you can apply.

📌 Other Funding Routes

📍 Government & External Funding

• UK Government Postgraduate Master’s Loans: Available to eligible UK students/UK residents (contribute to tuition and living costs).

• External scholarships, trusts, charities & home country funding bodies: Many students also explore funding from national scholarship schemes, employer sponsorship, or government grants.

🧑‍🎓 Research Degree Studentships

For research programmes (MRes, PhD), the university provides or links to funding like:

• Research council grants (e.g., AHRC PhD studentships) covering tuition, stipend and research development support.

• Doctoral training centre awards.

• Faculty and departmental funding where available.

💡 Other Financial Considerations

💷 Visa and Living Costs

• You must show evidence of funds to cover both tuition and living costs for a UK student visa.

• For visas, the UK Home Office generally expects evidence of at least £1,136 per month for up to 9 months (~£10,224) in living costs on top of tuition funds.

• Visa fee (~£490) and Immigration Health Surcharge (~£776 per year) are additional.

💼 Work While Studying

• International students with a visa can work part‑time (typically up to 20 hrs/week), which can help with living expenses — but you must still fund tuition and visa requirements upfront.

📌 Summary — Fees & Funding at a Glance

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