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    MPhil in International Relations

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    Oxford, GBMPhilIn-person21 months
    £73,114.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford is a 21-month, in-person MPhil program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £73,114.

    About the program

    Two-year program with first year focusing on core classes in international system development, IR theory, and research methods, and second year on two optional subjects and a 30,000-word thesis.

    Focus: both
    2nd QS World University Rankings by Subject (Politics & International Studies) 2026; 1st Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (Politics & International Studies) 2025

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    Deadlines

    October 2027
    Jan 8, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 110 total (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.5 overall (7.0 each component)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £22,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford is £73,114.
    Is MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford is structured around 21 months.
    What GPA is required for MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: a first-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How competitive is MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford?
    MPhil in International Relations at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.