The Department offers four distance learning taught postgraduate degrees:

• MA Diplomatic Studies
• MA Human Rights and Global Ethics
• MA International Relations and World Order
• MA International Security

We also now offer a PhD in Distance Learning.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for all postgraduate distance learning courses in the department will be either a first or a good second class honours degree from a British university or its equivalent, in Politics, International Relations, History, Law or other related subjects.

We also welcome applicants with relevant professional experience and qualifications.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have a qualification such as the British Council International English Language Testing System (score 6.5 or above) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (score 90/575).

How to Apply

We currently have two intakes annually in September and March and we accept applications for these intakes throughout the year.

The deadline for Distance Learning applications for the September 2012 intake is Friday 10 August 2012. Applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible and to ensure that all supporting documents are provided.

Please note that due to the online delivery of the courses through the use of the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Blackboard, only online applications are accepted for the distance learning MA Politics and International Relations programmes.

Next Step

Request an Information Pack for the Distance Learning programmes or to apply online to study follow the relevant course link above.