Bachelor Programme
International Relations
Glasgow's MA (Social Sciences) in International Relations examines how states and societies interact across borders, with particular strengths in global security and conflict and in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, China and the Middle East. Teaching is based on lectures and seminar discussion of questions such as the causes of war, state cooperation on climate change and human rights, and the role of non-state actors. Year 1 introduces politics and international relations, Year 2 covers the history of political thought and comparative politics, and Honours allows specialisation. Entry is through UCAS (course code L250).
University
University of Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
International Relations
Duration
4 years (MA Social Sciences Honours)
Language
English
Campus
Glasgow, Gilmorehill campus
Degree
Master of Arts in Social Sciences with Honours (MA SocSci Hons, undergraduate)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline for UK applicants); Glasgow's course pages list 30 June as the deadline for international applicants
Tuition Information
2027/28: £28,275 per year for international and EU students (Glasgow's Arts and Social Sciences fee band) and £1,820 per year for Scottish students. The 2027/28 fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland is still to be confirmed (2026/27: £9,790).
Admission Requirements
- A levels: AAB-BBB including English or a Humanities subject
- IB Diploma: 36 points (6,6,5 at Higher Level) including English HL 6, or a Humanities HL 6 with English SL 6
- English language, for applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 (one test, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date; One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with at least Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23 and Writing 21 for tests from 21 January 2026 (earlier tests 90 overall with at least Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19 and Writing 21); or PTE Academic 59 with at least 59 in every subtest
- Scottish Highers, adjusted (Access Glasgow) offers and international qualifications are listed on the Glasgow course page; applicants with exceptional grades may be considered for advanced (second-year) entry where the page offers it