The School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies has built a world-class reputation for excellence in international relations education and research, which guides our teaching mission to deliver the best learning experience to students coming to Bristol from all over the world.
The MSc in International Relations offers a pathway-based structure, which allows students to acquire broad and transferrable skills and knowledge of international politics, while having the opportunity to specialise in a subject of their choice. Students take 180 credit points of units, comprising a total of six 20 credit point taught units in Teaching Blocks 1 and 2, plus a 60 credit point year-long dissertation.
All MSc pathways share a core International Relations unit, alongside a specialised curriculum designed around the pathway concerned. You choose your pathway at the application stage, and you will graduate with a Master's in that pathway. The options are as follows:
You will typically need a strong second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in any subject.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If you have one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 12 位 | 南洋理工大学Nanyang Technological University | 1年 | 34080新币/年 |
| 第 35 位 | 爱丁堡大学The University of Edinburgh | 1年 | 33600英镑/年 |
| 第 62 位 | 伦敦政治经济学院London School of Economics and Political Science | 1年 | 34200英镑/年 |
| 第 80 位 | 格拉斯哥大学University of Glasgow | 1年 | 28275英镑/年 |
| 第 125 位 | 巴斯大学University of Bath | 1年 | 28900英镑/年 |
| 第 203 位 | 拉夫堡大学Loughborough University | 1年 | 26300英镑/年 |
| 第 230 位 | 斯特拉斯克莱德大学University of Strathclyde | 1年 | 24950英镑/年 |
| 第 246 位 | 萨里大学University of Surrey | 1年 | 23600英镑/年 |