International Affairs MA, PG Dip, PG Cert (online)

Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

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24 monthsProgramme duration

20,424 GBPTuition Fee/year

06 Oct, 2026Application Deadline

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The international political system is now experiencing its most momentous period of upheaval since the end of the Cold War. Our International Affairs MA, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, with specialisms in Cyber Security, Espionage & Surveillance Studies, and now Strategic Studies engages with the world’s international security issues with the goal of educating the next generation of leaders in the industry. If security is of concern to you, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Our International Affairs MA will provide you with an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the complex world of contemporary international relations and politics. With a ground-breaking, flexible curriculum, King’s equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, and the threats they pose both to individual states and to the international community.

Delivered by the Defence Studies Department and drawing its content from our School of Security Studies, the largest academic community of its kind in the world, the course makes use of our teaching team’s deep connections to security organisations worldwide to provide the highest tier of research and experience-led learning outcomes. This complete master’s course is taught 100% online, meaning you can progress your education alongside your career from anywhere in the world, without needing a career break. The flexible curriculum fits around your existing work and life commitments.

Key benefits

Join a world-renowned top 10 UK university and become part of a distinguished network of alumni.
Learn from high-profile, world-leading, academics in the field of security and defence.
Learn the history, international relations, strategic and political theory that surrounds the world’s most intricate security challenges.
Draw upon knowledge and research from the Defence Studies Department, the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy.
Achieve a PG Cert in less than a year, Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months and an MA in two years.
Taught 100% online, courses are designed to be flexible and fit around your work and life commitments.
Our unique carousel learning system allows you to study at your own pace.
Student support - You'll be assigned a dedicated Student Success Progression Advisor and have access to a team of Information Advisors, who will be your first point of contact and available to answer all student support queries.
Our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment (KEATS) is personalised and easy to use.
Benefit from a teaching environment where you'll experience close instructor interaction and collaboration with a global network of like-minded students and professionals.
Make use of all the King’s services without having to visit campus, including careers, wellness and disability services.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Join a world-renowned top 10 UK university and become part of a distinguished network of alumni.
Learn from high-profile, world-leading, academics in the field of security and defence.
Learn the history, international relations, strategic and political theory that surrounds the world’s most intricate security challenges.
Draw upon knowledge and research from the Defence Studies Department, the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy.
Achieve a PG Cert in less than a year, Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months and an MA in two years.
Taught 100% online, courses are designed to be flexible and fit around your work and life commitments.
Our unique carousel learning system allows you to study at your own pace.
Student support - You'll be assigned a dedicated Student Success Progression Advisor and have access to a team of Information Advisors, who will be your first point of contact and available to answer all student support queries.
Our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment (KEATS) is personalised and easy to use.
Benefit from a teaching environment where you'll experience close instructor interaction and collaboration with a global network of like-minded students and professionals.
Make use of all the King’s services without having to visit campus, including careers, wellness and disability services.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

IELTS

TOEFL

100+

PTE Academic

69+

A 2:1 honours degree (or above) in any subject area or international equivalent
Degree certificates or transcripts will be required when submitting the application

Application Deadline

06 Oct 2026

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Domestic

Starts from

20,424 GBP

International

Starts from

20,424 GBP

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Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

24 monthsProgramme duration

20,424 GBPTuition Fee/year

06 Oct, 2026Application Deadline

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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