MA International Relations is a postgraduate course offered in full-time mode for two years. As the name suggests, this course concerns contemporary international relations, security studies and strategy, regional studies, public policy development and administration, and more. Students pursuing a master's degree in international relations must have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a university. An accredited college or university with a cumulative score of at least 60%. Admission to courses is either entry level or performance based. The main topics covered in the MA International Relations curriculum include International Relations Linguistics, Politics and its Philosophical Aspects, Economics, Religious Studies, and several other topics related to International Relations.
Course Name | MA Politics and International Relations |
Course type | Degree |
Course duration | 2 Years |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation |
Application Process | Online And offline |
fee Structure | updated soon |
The program is designed to equip students with skills in political analysis, diplomacy, and international relations. |
The duration of the program is usually two years, although some institutes may offer a one-year course. |
Students will have access to a range of academic resources such as libraries, archives, and research facilities. |
The program includes research projects and internships to help students develop their research and practical skills. |
Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a range of fields such as diplomacy, public service, journalism, and research. |
Most colleges and universities offering the program require candidates to appear for an entrance exam. The entrance exam may be in the form of a written test or an online test. The exam is designed to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of political theory, international relations, and current affairs.
Entrance Exam |
TANCET 2024 |
HPCET |
CUET |
Admission to degree programs is determined by enrollment or grades. In the admission criteria system, the performance of the entrance exam is taken into account for admission. With a merit-based system, grades on the basic exam are taken into account for admission. Each university uses a different selection method.
Admission-Based Selection
Step 1: | Apply to the universities of your interest. |
Step 2: | Register for each entrance exam. |
Step 3: | Results are declared and the university asks eligible candidates for document verification. |
Step 4: | Visit the university and submit all required documents. |
Merit-based Selection
Step 1: | Apply to the universities you are interested in. |
Step 2: | The university will announce the closing date and shortlisted candidates will be asked to verify their documents. |
Step 3: | Visit the university and submit all required documents if eligible. |
The selection criteria for the program vary from institute to institute. However, most institutes consider a combination of factors such as the candidate's academic record, performance in the entrance exam, and an interview.
To be eligible for the program, candidates must meet the following criteria: |
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a related field |
Secured a minimum of 50% marks in the Bachelor's degree |
Cleared the entrance exam conducted by the institute |
The duration of the program is usually two years, although some institutes may offer a one-year course.
The fee for the program varies from institute to institute. However, the average fee for the program ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 2 lakhs per year.
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in a range of fields such as diplomacy, public service, journalism, and research. Some of the job roles that graduates can explore are:
Job Profile | Job Description |
Patent Engineer | Patent engineers keep in touch with manufacturers and investors to discuss the various processes involved. They do research and analyse technical or scientific documents and then draft detailed descriptions of the inventions. |
Assistant Manager | Assistant managers look after the company's policies and administration. They control costs and expenses in order to organize profits. They are actually the leaders hence maintaining an overall management style and ensuring product availability and quality is their foremost duty. |
Research Analyst | Research analysts collect all the relevant documents of client companies and then deeply analyses their background information. They may also develop documents and reports containing recommendations. Their major task involves data analysis and coordination with client companies. |
Lawyer | Lawyers are legal practitioners of civil and criminal laws. They deal with legal conflicts that affect businesses, like various transactions, intellectual property, taxation, etc. |