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International Relations MSc
The Masters in International Relations is designed for those interested in the crucial challenges facing our world today, from terrorism to globalisation, and from humanitarian intervention to new social movements. In particular, it will provoke you to question the division between the ‘domestic’ and ‘international’, and between theory and practice in the study of international relations.
- This intense and demanding programme offers you broad and informed knowledge of the central challenges in international relations and equips you with the analytical techniques and tools to analyse political data. You will also gain a wide range of more general skills, including how to convey complex ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing.
- You will benefit from the opportunity to approach the subject from a variety of disciplinary approaches through courses across the School of Social & Political Sciences, the School of Law, History, and other subjects.
- The MSc in International Relations draws on recognised expertise in the fields of international relations theory, normative international theory, international security, international governmental organisations, non-state actors, human rights and humanitarian intervention, and a wide variety of country and regional expertise.
- You will also benefit from a number of research and teaching initiatives which touch on important international issues, including: Global Security Roundtable; Glasgow Centre for International Development; Glasgow Refugee, Asylum & Migration Network; and Glasgow Human Rights Network.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and undertake independent research.
Core courses
- Challenges in international politics
- International relations theory
- Qualitative research methods OR Social science statistics.
Optional courses (three chosen)
- China's international politics
- Chinese politics and society
- Comparative European politics
- Critical perspectives on human rights
- Ethics in global politics
- EU in international politics and development
- Foreign policy of the United States
- Freedom of expression
- Globalisation and European integration
- Human rights and global politics
- International security and global politics
- Institutions and policies of the European Union
- Internet and civil societ
- Media and democracy
- Political institutions, crisis and communication
- Political legitimacy: contemporary perspectives
- Politics of gender in development.
Note: Some courses might not be available every year. You may also be able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include positions in higher education, government/foreign ministry, intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, think tanks; and further study at PhD level.
Further information: Dr Kurt Mills
email: Kurt.Mills@glasgow.ac.uk
The minimum entry requirements are an honours degree at the 2.1/upper second class level or higher or equivalent (e.g. B/3.0 GPA in the undergraduate degree) in politics, law or related social science subject.
We will consider applications from graduates from other fields, but the applicant should submit a statement indicating why they are interested in changing fields or the connection to their previous study. We will also take relevant work experience into account.
Pre-Masters course for international students
There is a preparation course for international students who don't meet the entry requirements. Completion of this Pre-Masters course to the required level guarantees your entry to this programme. This is offered by our partner, Glasgow International College. See Pre-Masters course for Social Sciences.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
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