Geopolitics

A carefully structured degree for those with an keen interest in geography and politics that allows you to combine modules taught by specialists in both areas

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Degree

MA(Hons) Geopolitics

Degree Duration

4 years

Pathways Available

International Stage One open_in_new

4 years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

September

During your first two years you will get a solid grounding in key concepts in the two disciplines – from the level 1 Global Challenges module (Politics) to Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy (Geography) and International Relations (Politics) at level 2. You will also be able to choose other subjects alongside your two core areas – from History to Psychology to a language, or a range of other subjects.

In your third and fourth years you will normally take an equally balanced number of more advanced modules in Politics (or International Relations) and Geography. Each lecturer focuses on teaching specialist areas in which they have an established track record of research.

In Politics and International Relations (P&IR) current optional modules cover Russian, Irish and Middle Eastern politics, nations and nationalism, political theories, human rights, and humanitarian intervention. Modules covering illegal drugs, gender and sexuality, environmental sustainability, and surveillance are also currently available. In your third year you must chose a Geography module from a specified list that allows you to emphasise either human or physical geography and at the same time develop your research skills.

In level 4 you can choose from the full range of modules available in both P&IR and Geography and, further emphasising the flexibility of the degree, whilst a dissertation is compulsory you can elect to take it in either of your two subjects.

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Important

This course will be taught by the Dundee School of Sciences

Studying two disciplines in this structured, balanced way means Geopolitics graduates are comfortable with examining problems using different perspectives, making them well suited to problem-solving in a wide range of careers.

While you may not become a politician (though many of our students over the years have: as MPs, MSPs and MEPs), your degree will open up a range of opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

The skills - personal, verbal and written - that you will acquire can be easily transferred to many walks of life.

The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route	Subject	Intake	Pathway Fees (2024-2025)	Pathway Fees (2025-2026)
International Foundation	Business	September, January		£18,995
International Foundation	Nursing / Life and Biomedical Sciences / Engineering / Computing	September, January		£19,895
International Stage One (IS1) (3 term)	Business* / Social Studies	September, January, April	£18,995	£18,995
International Stage One (IS1) (3 term)	Nursing / Life and Biomedical Sciences / Engineering / Computing	September, January	£19,895	£19,895
International Stage One (IS1) (2 term)	Business / Computing / Life and Biomedical Sciences / Nursing	January, April	£13,195	£13,195
International Stage Two (IS2)	All available subjects	September, January	£20,195	£20,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) – (1 term)	Business / Computing / Energy & Sustainability / Engineering / Law	September, April, June	£11,195	£11,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) – (1 term)	Design / Health Education and Social Sciences** / Nursing	April, June	£11,195	£11,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) – (2 term)	Business / Energy & Sustainability / Health Education and Social Sciences **	January, April, June	£11,195	£11,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) – Online	Business/ Computing / Energy & Sustainability / Engineering / Health Education and Social Sciences**/ Nursing		£6,500	£6,500
Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin Fee of £220. Stated fees are for the pathway only. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university, for more information on progression degree fees please visit the university website directly. After successfully completing International Stage One (3 terms) in Business (April 2026 intake), you will progress to IS2 in January 2027 and continue to your chosen degree at the University of Dundee in September 2027, entering Year 3. *MEd TESOL and MEd Education (Leading Learning and Teaching) not available for the January 2026 intake at the UoD.

Scholarships at Dundee

Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.

These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.

For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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