Study International Relations in the United Kingdom

International Relations in the United Kingdom by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Specialisations within international relations

Universities for international relations in the United Kingdom

• University of East Anglia, Norwich (56)
• University of Dundee (39)
• University of Bath (36)
• University of York (33)
• Queen Mary University of London (29)
• University of Birmingham, England (25)
• University of Exeter, England (24)
• Queen's University Belfast (23)
• Newcastle University (23)
• University of Reading (23)

January intake in the United Kingdom

35 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme page before planning around one.

• Master in International Relations and Security MRes — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in International Relations and Security MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Contemporary Europe MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in MA International Relations Distance Learning — University of Portsmouth · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Intelligence And Security Studies Phd — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• Cyber Security and Digital Forensics PgCert (Distance Learning) — University of Huddersfield · starts Jan 2028

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Study International Relations in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in the United Kingdom?

765 international relations programmes at 77 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of September 2, 2026.

How much does a international relations degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for master's programmes in international relations in the United Kingdom is 29,662 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 24,313 USD and 34,983 USD a year.

Can I study international relations in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (765 of 765).

Are any of these international relations programmes available online?

21 of the 765 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in the United Kingdom?

PhD programmes, at a median annual fee of 27,473 USD, against 29,662 USD for master's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.