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Master of Social Sciences in International Relations and Public Policy Master of Social Sciences in International Relations and Public Policy

Location

UM Hengqin campus, Macau, Macau SAR
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,857 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jan, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Sciences in International Relations and Public Policy (MSSIRP) offers specialized training to postgraduate students who are pursuing a career in foreign policy or who wish to prepare themselves for advanced research in international relations. Through intensive reading assignments and small seminars, students are introduced to major debates in international relations theory as well as historical and current developments in world politics. Research and writing assignments train students in the core skills of rigorously analyzing complex social issues, engaging with diverse arguments, and communicating them clearly to audiences. The culmination of the degree is an original thesis on a topic of the student’s own choosing, researched and written under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Alumni of the MSSIRP program have gone on to successful careers both in China and abroad, including in the government sector, international organizations, non-profits, business, education, and research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Sciences in International Relations and Public Policy (MSSIRP) offers specialized training to postgraduate students who are pursuing a career in foreign policy or who wish to prepare themselves for advanced research in international relations. Through intensive reading assignments and small seminars, students are introduced to major debates in international relations theory as well as historical and current developments in world politics. Research and writing assignments train students in the core skills of rigorously analyzing complex social issues, engaging with diverse arguments, and communicating them clearly to audiences. The culmination of the degree is an original thesis on a topic of the student’s own choosing, researched and written under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Alumni of the MSSIRP program have gone on to successful careers both in China and abroad, including in the government sector, international organizations, non-profits, business, education, and research.

Admission Requirements

80+
2.3+
6+
An applicant of a Master’s degree programme must possess a Bachelor’s degree or academic background recognized as equivalent by the University of Macau. An applicant may also be required to possess other knowledge or professional experience.

02 Jan 2026
2 Years
Aug

Domestic
6,102 USD
International
10,857 USD

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