Home›University of Edinburgh›MA International Relations

MA International Relations

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Mass Communications & Documentation
Apply via UCASUniversity Page⚖️ Compare
Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction70%
Degree Completion89%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work55%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Mass Communications & Documentation graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mass Communications & Documentation graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (1854 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
05
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%
07
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 45 respondents (68% response rate)

86%
Teaching Quality
52%
Assessment & Feedback
46%
Academic Support
73%
Organisation
69%
Learning Resources
49%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

Don't rely just on loans! Universities give out thousands in non-repayable cash bursaries if your household income is lower or you come from a state school.

See if you qualify ↗

🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
208-223
10%
224-239
15%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
58%
Baccalaureate
17%
Other
11%
Other HE
8%
Access
3%
Degree
3%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

65%Web and Multimedia Design
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media
40%Sales

Outcomes

89%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track