Overview

Drawing on key theoretical interpretations of democratic politics, the The MA International Relations and Democratic Politics degree offered at the University of Westminster probes into various tenets of democratic thinking (ranging from pluralism and civil society to egalitarianism and human rights), and explores the interplay between theory and practice in old and new democracies and in processes of global governance.

Is democracy a concept limited to a world of territorially bounded national communities? Can democracy still limit power in a global world? How does democratic policy-making operate in the face of complexity?

By raising and examining such questions, the course explores the changing and contested understandings of democracy in contemporary thought, as well as its application to the international sphere in our increasingly complex world. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Job roles

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:

Human rights advocate

International diplomat

Journalist

Policy analyst

Various roles in the Civil Service

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Democratic Politics: Key Debates and Issues

The Politics of Global Complexity: Rethinking Governance, Power and Agency

Controversies in United States Foreign Policies and Processes

Critical Criminology

Democratic Innovations: Participatory Spaces around the World

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 338 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities.

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK PT tuition fee: £5,450 (Price per academic year)
International PT tuition fee: £9,000 (Price per academic year)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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