International Relations

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.07 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 11.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
80 place StudyQA ranking:3485 Duration:24 months

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The Research Master's degree in International Relations consists of the two-year Master's track in Modern History and International Relations. You can also take this track as a specialisation of the Master's degree programme in History (research). This programme teaches you to carry out independent academic research and to explore recent developments in the field of modern history and international relations. You will study relevant theoretical and methodological backgrounds as well. In addition, the programme includes subjects such as international political economy, the history of cultural identity and European cooperation and integration. As a student of this programme you will work in small groups and are supervised by highly qualified researchers. The programme is closely related to the research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) and the N.W. Posthumus Institute.

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Excellent academic record.

Other requirements

  1. cijferlijst Excellent academic record.
  2. taaltoets cijfer Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 97 (with a minimum of 24 on writing skills) or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). ERK level C1.
  3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BA degree in: * History * International Relations * American Studies * another related field


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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