International Relations [MSc]

4.5
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  • I am enjoying my studies here. I had personal connections to my teachers and classmates which made easier for me to settle it. It is a great university
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  • I have a lot to discover at this top ranked university which is really a proud thing for me. people are lovely here and so welcoming. I would recommend Glasgow to anyone.
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  • Good teachers, nice place and facilities were awesome. I learned and had fun at the same time. They offered good support and I had a nice time in all. Thanks for everything. I enjoyed my time.
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Postgraduate

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This 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. The programme draws on expertise in the fields of international relations theory, normative international theory, international security, international governmental organisations, non-state actors, and human rights and humanitarian intervention. 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. You will benefit from a number of research and teaching initiatives which touch on important international issues, including: Global Security Roundtable; Global Security Network; Glasgow Centre for International Development; Glasgow Refugee, Asylum & Migration Network; and Glasgow Human Rights Network. You will gain a wide range of more general skills, including how to convey complex ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • I am enjoying my studies here. I had personal connections to my teachers and classmates which made easier for me to settle it. It is a great university
    |
  • I have a lot to discover at this top ranked university which is really a proud thing for me. people are lovely here and so welcoming. I would recommend Glasgow to anyone.
    |
  • Good teachers, nice place and facilities were awesome. I learned and had fun at the same time. They offered good support and I had a nice time in all. Thanks for everything. I enjoyed my time.
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4.4
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Daniel Sasfy

4.0
25/05/2019
About the course: I am enjoying my studies here. I had personal connections to my teachers and classmates which made easier for me to settle it. It is a great university
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Riya

4.5
25/05/2019
About the course: I have a lot to discover at this top ranked university which is really a proud thing for me. people are lovely here and so welcoming. I would recommend Glasgow to anyone.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

xin

5.0
23/05/2019
About the course: Good teachers, nice place and facilities were awesome. I learned and had fun at the same time. They offered good support and I had a nice time in all. Thanks for everything. I enjoyed my time.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • International
  • Politics
  • International Relations
  • Global
  • Security
  • IT Security
  • Human Rights
  • Network
  • Network Training
  • School
  • IT Development
  • International Politics

Course programme

You will take 3 core and 3 optional courses. 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
  • 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 affairs
  • 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 society
  • 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.

Additional information

The MSc in International Relations (including its previous incarnation as International Politics) has been running for almost a decade. Although it is based in Politics, students have the opportunity to approach the subject from a variety of disciplinary approaches through courses across the School of Social and Political Sciences, the School of Law, History, and other subjects.

The programme gives students key knowledge and analytical tools relevant to a career in a...

International Relations [MSc]

Price on request