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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
International Relations
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Relations course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £28,000 per year |
| International | £28,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L250
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its International Relations course.
International Relations studies:
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actions and challenges that transcend national boundaries
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the resulting conflicts or attempts at cooperation
How do states cope with our highly complex and interconnected world?
How can we tackle problems like climate change, global economic inequality, and interstate war?
Do our very ideas about state power, sovereignty, democracy, justice, legitimacy, and order have to change when we think about the international level?
Guided by leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore:
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the origins and evolution of the state system
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the emergence of global non-state actors
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the power of international institutions
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the driving forces behind international cooperation and conflict
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Social and Political Science
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International relations
Start date
September 8, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Edinburgh reviews
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1st year student
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1st year student
Campus is sociable and vibrant during the day and in the evening. There is lots to do throughout the week, but I do feel that this dies down quickly. I think overall it is very good, but that there could be better communication in showing students what is out there. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
I haven't been made aware of financial support offered, but I know there is it out there, so potentially it could be advertised more. I would say that the university is adding to rising prices of 1st year student accommodation- not helping living in a city where renting student flats is already very...
1 year ago
1st year student
I have had good communication with my student advisor, and have no complaints. However, I feel I have not needed to communicate lots with academic support, so maybe I am not the best representative. The same goes for welfare services.
1 year ago
1st year student
These are great! The main library could be slightly larger or have more seating areas, just as it is often difficult to find a seat. But I love all the other libraries available, and the fact that our main one is 24/7.
1 year ago
1st year student
I personally enjoy my course, but feel as if first year has been very broad. I understand all things need to be covered, but potentially there could be an evaluation of things everyone has learnt across Higher Scottish exams, A-level and international qualifications, to limit going over unnecessary ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Edinburgh students who took the International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
70%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
64%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
57%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
40%
low
Assessment and feedback
51%
low
Assessment and feedback
51%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
65%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
64%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
46%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
34%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
47%
low
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
70%
low
Organisation and management
57%
low
Organisation and management
57%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
60%
low
How well organised is your course?
54%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
71%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
28%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
47%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
59%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
53%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Edinburgh. These students are taking International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Government and Politics | A | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took International Relations at University of Edinburgh.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Edinburgh graduates who took International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£37.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Relations.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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