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International Relations Double Degree with Ritsumeikan University, Japan (Taught)

Course details
  • MA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
University of East Anglia

Course summary

Overview

This degree gives you a unique opportunity to gain a double MA in International Relations from both UEA and Ritsumeikan University in Japan. You’ll spend your first year at UEA, then your second year at Ritsumeikan—subject to government health advice at the time.

You’ll explore the major challenges shaping global politics today, including terrorism, poverty, war, climate change, famine, pandemics, gender inequality, financial crises, transnational crime and underdevelopment. This double MA equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand and address these issues within the international system.

You’ll also get the chance to live and study in Japan, gaining fresh insights and a global perspective on international relations.

A key highlight of the course is a potential study trip to Brussels, where you’ll visit the European Union and NATO, engage with academics, politicians and officials, and explore a range of international organisations, NGOs and think tanks. This trip’s subject to government health advice.

Throughout the programme, you’ll join discussions and learning sessions with experts and representatives from major international bodies like the European Institute for Asian Studies, International Committee of the Red Cross, World Health Organization and UNESCO—all subject to current health guidance.

Recent graduates have gone on to careers in business, teaching, research, journalism and international organisations such as the United Nations, European Union and NATO.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Modules

Please see our website www.uea.ac.uk for further information

Assessment method

Please see our website www.uea.ac.uk for further information

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent in any subject area.

There are 3 available places on the course. If you are shortlisted, you will receive an email confirming this. Any shortlisted applicant will be automatically eligible for an offer on MA International Relations.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with minimum 5.5 in 2 components and 6.0 in the others
English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

UEA Admissions Policy for English Language Qualifications https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Channel Islands£11200Whole course
England£11200Whole course
Northern Ireland£11200Whole course
Scotland£11200Whole course
Wales£11200Whole course
International£23850Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Sponsorship information

The UEA offers a number of scholarships for UK/EU and international students which are based on academic merit.

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