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    International Relations, MA

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    Swansea, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £22,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    International Relations, MA at Swansea University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Swansea, GB. Tuition is £22,300.

    About the program

    The program covers critical issues, crucial actors, and alternative methods of analysis in the international system, with specialization in the Asia-Pacific region. It includes compulsory modules on approaches to international relations, international security in the Asia Pacific, conceptual issues of social sciences, and postcolonialism, plus optional modules and a dissertation.

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    Top 250 (QS)
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does International Relations, MA at Swansea University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for International Relations, MA at Swansea University is £22,300 across 180 required credits.
    Is International Relations, MA at Swansea University online or in-person?
    International Relations, MA at Swansea University is offered in-person.
    How long does International Relations, MA at Swansea University take to complete?
    International Relations, MA at Swansea University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for International Relations, MA at Swansea University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 with a minimum of 55% overall
    What work-permit options follow International Relations, MA at Swansea University?
    Post-completion work rights for International Relations, MA at Swansea University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)