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MPhil in International Relations

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The School of International Relations offers these research degrees:


  • MPhil
  • , normally of two years duration. The first year comprises the taught components of an
  • MLitt
  • , and the second a dissertation of about 40,000 words followed by an oral examination.

    Research supervisors

    Applicants for research degrees in the School of International Relations are not required to determine a potential supervisor before applying. You are encouraged to express a preference in your application, but the allocation of applicants to supervisors is undertaken by the School's postgraduate committee.

    Applicants cannot be admitted to the research degree programme unless a suitable supervisor can be identified by the postgraduate committee. The committee must agree that the applicant’s research interests are viable and are a reasonable match with a prospective supervisor’s interests, and that the supervisor is willing to take primary responsibility for supervising the candidate.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 29,950per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of St Andrews

    • University League Table

      4th

    • Campus address

      University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      2nd out of 79 2

    • Entry standards

      / Max 215
      211 98%

      2nd

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      94.0 94%

      1st

      11
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.32 83%

      6th

      3

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