CarInternational Relations (MSc)Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £30,700
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

Recommendation letters x 1

Academic reference preferred; employer references accepted where programme page allows professional experience routes.

Academic transcript(s)

Degree certificate and transcripts from all qualifications; interim transcripts accepted if results are pending.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Social sciences, politics, international relations, or related area.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (5.5 each component); Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 88 overall (20 each component); Cardiff standard postgraduate equivalence. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.; Cardiff standard postgraduate equivalence. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source