International Relations, M.Phil. 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

An MPhil in International Relations at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.


It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

The MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.


You will submit a thesis of up to 60,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
Swansea's dynamic research environment is driven by committed staff who are all active researchers with a diverse range of interests and expertise through our Research Groups:

  • Global Drug Policy Observatory (GDPO)
  • International Studies, Conflict and Security (ISCAS)
  • Political Analysis and Government (PAG)

This expertise includes:
  • International Development
  • Conflict
  • International security and strategic studies
  • US Foreign Policy
  • Intelligence

You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in the field of International Relations, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the College of Arts and Humanities Postgraduate conference.


You may also have the chance to teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year, for which you receive training and payment. Financial support is also provided (subject to approval) for attending conferences or conducting research away from Swansea.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

An MPhil in International Relations at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.


It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

The MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.


You will submit a thesis of up to 60,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
Swansea's dynamic research environment is driven by committed staff who are all active researchers with a diverse range of interests and expertise through our Research Groups:

  • Global Drug Policy Observatory (GDPO)
  • International Studies, Conflict and Security (ISCAS)
  • Political Analysis and Government (PAG)

This expertise includes:
  • International Development
  • Conflict
  • International security and strategic studies
  • US Foreign Policy
  • Intelligence

You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in the field of International Relations, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the College of Arts and Humanities Postgraduate conference.


You may also have the chance to teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year, for which you receive training and payment. Financial support is also provided (subject to approval) for attending conferences or conducting research away from Swansea.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
6.5+
MPhil: Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). 
PhD: Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. 

15 Apr 2026
2 Years
Jan
Apr

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
19,800 GBP

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