MA International Relations: Course Fees, Admission 2025, Syllabus, Top Colleges, Career Scope

MA International Relations is a PG academic degree that focuses on establishing healthy relationships between the countries to avoid any conflicts. The core subjects taught in classes are Foreign Policies, Global Security, Political Economy, Conflict and Peace Studies, etc. The admission eligibility is to obtain a UG degree in BA International Relations or any relevant discipline with at least 50% aggregate score. Some popular MA International Relations entrances are CUET-PG and JMI Entrance Exam.

There are so many career options that the students can pursue after completing their graduation. Some popular MA International Relations jobs include Diplomat, Policy Analyst, Consultant, Researcher, Marketing Manager, Public Affairs Manager, etc.

Interested students can continue reading the article for more course details.

MA International Relations Course Details

Here are some of the key details related to the course which the students can refer to -

Particulars	Course Details
Course Level	PG
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Have a UG degree in a relevant field. Get at least 50% aggregate from a recognized board.
Best Colleges in India	Amity University, Galgotias University, JNU, JMI Delhi, University of Mumbai
Course Fees	Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 5 Lakh.
Job Profiles	Diplomat, Intelligence Analyst, Policy Analyst, Consultant, Researcher, Marketing Manager
Salary in India	Rs. 4-7 LPA

Note - This info is taken from different sources and can vary.

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There are some basic requirements that the students are required to fulfil if they wish to enrol themselves for the MA International Relations course -

• Complete your graduation in a relevant discipline.
• Get minimum 50% aggregate marks
• There is no age limit.

Note - This info is taken from the official website and may vary.

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MA International Relations Admission 2025

Although the admission procedure can differ from college to college, some common steps that every student has to follow are mentioned below -

• First of all, see whether you are eligible for the course you wish to apply for or not.
• Start preparing for entrance exams like CUET-PG, JMI exam, etc.
• Submit all the required documents as per the college’s guidelines.
• The college will offer the final merit list which contains the names of students qualified for admission.
• Now, you are free to proceed with your course classes. Best of Luck!

Note - This info is taken from the official website and may vary.

 

Students who clear the cutoff scores of the entrance exams can easily pursue the MA International relations course from their desired college. For detailed information, you can check the table given below -

Entrance Exams	Entrance Exam Dates	Entrance Exam Schedule
CUET-PG	13 March - 1 Apr ‘25	CUET PG Exam Date
JMI Entrance Exam	Started on 26 Apr '25	JMI Entrance Exam Date

Note - This info has been taken from the web and may vary.

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Students pursuing MA International Relations syllabus get a detailed understanding of this field through some of the core subjects mentioned in the table given below -

MA International Relations Subjects: Semester 1
Theory of International Relations	Foreign Policy
Global Governance	Law and Order
MA International Relations Subjects: Semester 2
Human Rights	International Security
Research Methodology	Political Economy
MA International Relations Subjects: Semester 3
Globalization	Peace and Conflict Studies
Electives	Seminar
MA International Relations Subjects: Semester 4
Global Economics	International Journalism
Liberalism	Viva Voce

Note - The syllabus has been taken from various sources and can vary.

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There are many MA International relations colleges in India for students to choose from. For detailed information, you can refer to the tables given below.

Best Government MA International Relations Colleges in India

Here are some of the popular government MA International relations colleges in India where you can take admission:

Best Government Colleges	Tuition Fees
JNU	INR 432
JMI Delhi	INR 14,400
University of Mumbai	INR 92,340
Jadavpur University	INR 1,800
University of Madras	INR 3,000
UNIRAJ	INR 30,000
Pondicherry University	INR 6,000
Central University of Kerala	INR 5,200
Sikkim University	INR 2,930
Guru Nanak Dev University	INR 61,550

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Best Private MA International Relations Colleges in India

Here are some of the popular private MA International relations colleges in India  where you can take admission:

Best Private Colleges	Tuition Fees
Amity University Noida	INR 3 Lakh - INR 5.68 Lakh
Galgotias University	INR 92,000
Adamas University	INR 1.69 Lakh - INR 1.85 Lakh
Integral University Lucknow	INR 60,000
SLS, PDEU Gandhinagar	INR 1.5 Lakh
MAHE Manipal	INR 2.44 Lakh
Noida International University	INR 1.08 Lakh
Jindal School of International Affairs	INR 2.5 Lakh
University of Science & Technology Meghalaya	INR 1.8 Lakh
Vivekananda Global University	INR 1 Lakh

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MA International relations career scope is vast and offers jobs in government and private sectors as well as international organizations. Some of the popular jobs are mentioned in the table given below -

Job Profile	Average Salary Offered
International Relations Officer	INR 9.8 LPA
Political Analyst	INR 4 LPA - INR 12 LPA
Ministry of External Affairs	INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA
Public Relations Officer	INR 8 LPA
Diplomat	INR 4 LPA

Note - The above mentioned salaries have been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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MA International Relations Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters in the field of MA International Relations which recruit candidates are mentioned in the table given below -

Top Recruiters
World Trade Organization	WHO	USAID
United Nations	Amazon	Accenture
BBC	World Bank	Government of India

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