QueMA PoliticsQueen's University Belfast · Belfast, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £23,000
Fields: Political Science

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): Rolling admission
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Rolling admission

This program uses rolling admissions without fixed deadlines and reviews applications as they arrive until spaces are filled. Applying early is strongly recommended.

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

If required for the chosen course.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two referees, normally academics familiar with your studies; reference letters are requested directly by the University.

Academic transcripts

Degree transcripts for all completed study; combine transcript and award certificate in one upload. Certified English translation if not in English.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations, History, Sociology, or a related discipline.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (5.5 each component); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: Old scale: 90 overall (R18, L17, S20, W17); QUB standard for most courses at this IELTS band. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source