MA in Politics of Development
at Royal Holloway University of London, Egham

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MA in Politics of Development
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Royal Holloway University of London
Overview

The Royal Holloway University of London is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MA in Politics of Development from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 12 months. The MA in Politics of Development program is considered part of the top ranked courses in UK. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MA in Politics of Development at Royal Holloway University of London is around Pound 21,500 (INR 2,779,950). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc.

Duration	12 months
Tuition & Fees	₹27.26 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MA in Politics of Development

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MA in Politics of Development
at
Royal Holloway University of London
Fees

The Royal Holloway University of London MA in Politics of Development fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The first-year tuition fee is around Pound 21,500 (INR 2,779,950). The Royal Holloway University of London cost varies depending on the additional cost.

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1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 27,26,125

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.7965 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 31ˢᵗ August 2026

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MA in Politics of Development
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Royal Holloway University of London
Entry Requirements

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Applicant must have a UK 2:2 Honours other than that a equivalent is required

Candidates with relevant professional qualifications other than that relevant work experience in an associated area will also be considered

Prospective students must have a UG honours degree in a relevant subject area such as politics, international relations, history, geography, economics or security studies

For Indian Applicants UG degree with 55% to 60% overall or a CGPA of 5.5 to 6 out of 10 overall depending on the college
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PTE

Marks - 61/90
Minumum score in Writing 69 and no other subscore lower than 51

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
Minumum score in Writing 7.0 and no other subscore lower than 5.5

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MA in Politics of Development
at
Royal Holloway University of London
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#201	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#251	Politics QS, 2026
#101	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Royal Holloway University of London
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4.6/5

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100% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Quality of faculty5

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The campus is peaceful with great facilities.

Tips: Before joining Royal Holloway students should know that the university offers a friendly diverse and academically focused environment. The campus is peaceful with great facilities and although London is close by the study culture here is quite independent. The coursework expects consistent effort, strong time management and a good amount of self-directed learning especially with research-based assignments. Classes here encourage open discussions, critical thinking, and active participation which was a change from what I was used to. People value punctuality and independence, and adapting to the weather and food took some time. However the international student community and support services made it easier to settle in quickly. I also received a 4000 scholarship from Royal Holloway. I was automatically considered during my course application based on my academics and statement of purpose. The process was simple and the amount was directly deducted from my tuition fees, which helped reduce my financial burden. The modules are well structured the faculty is supportive and the campus environment is motivating. The course content feels practical and aligned with industry expectations. Living in the UK has been a positive experience with its multicultural environment, safety and opportunities for growth.

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