StepEx

York St John

International Politics and Security MA

MA · Full time · 1 year

Fee

£9,000

Fee for 2027-28

The SLC master's loan covers the fee

Affordability

Likely affordableBased on example figures

SLC master's loan, plus paying the university directly

Outcomes

£43,300 at 3 years£49,900 at 5 yearsAll politics master's, UK

All politics master’s · University employment rate: not available

Based on your details: £400 left a month · £3,000 towards fees.

Ways to pay

SLC loan

£13,206

Paid to you in three parts (estimate).

Pay uni directly

Likely affordable

Your money stays above £0 every month of the first year.

StepEx loan

—

Not offered on this course.

The SLC loan is paid to you, not to the university; you pay the university yourself. Payment months are estimates. SLC eligibilityResults are estimates from the figures you entered, not advice and not a decision. How we work it out

MonthSLC loanLeft from incomeFeeBalance
Start£4,358−£2,970£4,388
1£400£4,788
2£400£5,188
3£400£5,588
4£4,358£400−£2,970£7,376
5£400£7,776
6£400£8,176
7£4,490£400−£3,060£10,006
8£400£10,406
9£400£10,806
10£400£11,206
11£400£11,606

Starts from your savings and contributions.

Graduate outcomes

Median pay

1 year
£37,000
3 years
£43,300
5 years
£49,900

All politics master’s

All master’s, every subject (£44,900 at 5 years)

Median pay of all UK master’s graduates in politics (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£30,000 to £48,600 after 1 year

£36,100 to £73,600 after 5 years

In work or study

81.8% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

Typical jobs
sample

Policy adviser
Civil servant
Public affairs officer
Researcher
Diplomatic service officer

Range of pay and 5-year work rate: Politics, all UK master’s graduates, Department for Education (LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels). Not a prediction of what you will earn. Compare all politics and international relations courses

Before you apply

Course type
MA · Master’s degree
Study
Full time, 1 year
Application fee
Check with the university
Start dates, entry requirements, deadlines
On the university’s page

Pay the university directly assumes you pay the fee in three instalments: at the start, after 4 months and after 7 months. Universities’ own payment terms vary; check with the university.
Apply to York St John