What qualifications are required for admission to the MSc IR/MSc IR Research?
We normally require an Upper Second class first degree (3.5 GPA) or equivalent in International Relations or a related discipline, e.g. History or Politics. [Back to top] 12. I don’t have an educational background in IR or a related discipline but I have a first-class degree in another field and have a keen interest in international affairs. Is it worthwhile my applying? The fact that your undergraduate degree is not in IR or a related discipline is a distinct disadvantage. Although we sometimes take on a few ‘cross over’ students in any given year, most of our students have backgrounds in relevant social science subjects. Acceptance for the MSc IR or MSc IR Research course depends both on the quality of the application overall and on the demand for places in any given year. If you decide to apply, it would be advisable to explain what form your interest in international affairs takes.
