Entry requirements for International Relations MSc

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

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Entry requirements

A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree

Your degree should be in politics, international relations, or a related subject.

Applicants with other qualifications or relevant professional experience will also be considered. In this case you will need to submit a 500-word personal statement with your application.

Your personal statement should explain:

  • your motivation for studying the course (how it extends what you have done before, or if it is a change in direction for you, explaining why)
  • why you are appropriate for this course (for example expand on your relevant skills and work experience)
  • why you are interested in the course, and the University of Dundee
  • how you feel the course will benefit you (such as intended career after the course)

English language requirements

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of certain countries.

IELTS Academic

Overall

6.5

Writing

6.0

Listening

5.5

Reading

5.5

Speaking

6.0

Other English language qualifications

We also accept other English language qualifications. Choose from the list of English language tests for your country below.

Overall

62

Writing

60

Listening

59

Reading

59

Speaking

59

Further information on English language qualifications

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Pre-sessional English for international students

If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Learn more about our pre-sessional English courses.

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