International Relations MSc
- Tution Fees : $22,750.00
- Application Fees : $0.00
- Course Duration : 1 Year
- Academic Course Level : Post Graduate
- Location : Birmingham
- Scholarship : contact for details
Available Options
Undergraduate
- For CBSE/ISC require 75%
- For State Boards Require 80%
- Only 2 years gap is acceptable.
- Some programmes’ entry requirements might have specific GCSE (equivalent Standard 10th requirements) as well.
- TOEFL : 93 (R = 18 ; W = 23, L = 19 ; S = 19) for (most courses) & 78 (R = 12 ; W = 20, L = 11 ; S = 17 ) (for Engineering).
- Pearson PTE : 67/ 64 (for most courses) & 64 / 59 (for Engineering )
Postgraduate Taught
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You can apply for a 1-year Masters programme with an undergraduate degree from an overseas institution.
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You should at least have a first-class degree from an Indian university. The specific percentage requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the Indian university which you have graduated from.
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If you are applying for finance, engineering, science or social science-based subjects; you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree. There are a number of conversion programmes in business and management which are appropriate for students from any subject background.
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Tier 1 - 50%, Tier 2 - 60% ,Tier 3 - 65%
Postgraduate - MBA
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You can apply for the MBA programme with an undergraduate degree, in any subject area,
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from an overseas institution and a minimum of three years post-graduation managerial work experience.
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You should have at least a first-class degree from an Indian university.
- TOEFL : 93 (R = 18 ; W = 23, L = 19 ; S = 19) for (most courses) & 78 (R = 12 ; W = 20, L = 11 ; S = 17 ) (for Engineering).
- Pearson PTE : 67/ 64 (for most courses) & 64 / 59 (for Engineering )
English Language Requirements
To be accepted onto their programmes, you must be able to satisfy the University's English language requirements. The level required will depend on the programme you are applying for.
Undergraduate applicants:
Depending on score obtained in Class 12 English paper (typically, 75-80% and above), the Examination Board in India and the School at which you are applying to at Aston University, typically, you may be exempted from taking a SELT such as IELTS, TOEFL etc. These exemptions do not apply to Aston Medical School MBChB Programme.
Postgraduate applicants:
Typically, you may be exempt from taking a SELT such as IELTS, TOEFL etc if you have: studied at a highly recognized institution and completed your entire education in English medium, have strong class 12th English paper score, have evidence of working in a multinational company where it is obvious that the daily language of communication is English.
If you have been asked to provide evidence of an IELTS Academic test (not the IELTS General test) at a certain level, there are now two to choose from :
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A standard IELTS Academic test
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IELTS Academic test from a UKVI approved test centre.
The following applies to those who need a Tier 4 visa and have been made an offer based on an IELTS score:
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If you have a direct entry unconditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, you can take any IELTS Academic test, whether from a UKVI approved centre or not.
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If you require a Pre-sessional course, or have been made an unconditional offer for a Foundation year you must take your IELTS Academic test from a UKVI approved test centre.
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If you are not sure which to choose, we strongly recommend that you take the UKVI approved test.
Main Entry IELTS Minimum Band Scores
Undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees)
| School / Programme | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
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| Aston Medical School | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Aston Business School | Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above | Two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above | - | - | 6.5 |
| Engineering & Applied Science | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Life & Health Sciences | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Languages & Social Sciences | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6. |
Postgraduate (Masters Programmes)
| School / Programme | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
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| Aston Business School | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Aston Business School - MBA | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Engineering & Applied Science | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Life & Health Sciences | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Life & Health Sciences - OSPAP | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Languages & Social Sciences | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
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| 2 Week | 1 Week | 1 Week |