NotInternational Relations MAUniversity of Nottingham · Nottingham, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition: £26,900
Fields: Political Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Sep 1, 2026
Application deadline: 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

Summarise academic interests and reasons for choosing this course (as prompted in the Nottingham postgraduate application).

CV or resume

Current academic and professional history.

Recommendation letters x 2

Typically two references, including at least one academic referee who can comment on academic ability; dated within two years and on letter-headed paper if not submitted directly by the referee.

Degree certificate and transcript(s)

Clear scanned copies of degree certificate (if completed) and final or current transcript; English translation if needed.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent. Applicants with a lower second-class degree may be considered with two years of work experience in a graduate job.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered with two years of work experience in a graduate job.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Required if prior study was not in English. TOEFL iBT and other alternatives accepted via university equivalencies.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (W/L 19, R 20, S 22); Official equivalency for IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element; tests taken after January 2026.; Official equivalency for IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element; tests taken up until January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source