Msc international public policy politics and international relations

Overview
How does the policy making process work at the international level?
Why are some global problems, such as poverty, so difficult to solve?
How might states, international organisations, NGOs and the private sector better cooperate to solve global problems?
Combining the study of international relations with an analysis of public policy formulation and state governance, this programme will provide you with an advanced understanding of how political institutions and processes operate in international politics, and how policy is made. You will be introduced to central issues such as theories of the policy-making process, alongside current themes and issues in international politics.
This programme will:
Provide a strong core training in international relations and public policy
Allow you to choose from a wide range of option modules that best reflect your interests
Develop a strong grasp of the theoretical tools and empirical evidence necessary for an in-depth understanding of policy-making in international politics.
Why study your MSc in International Public Policy at QMUL?
The School of Politics and International Relations is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting excellent and innovative teaching and research amongst its faculty, and to fostering independent learning and critical thinking among our students. We are placed 14th in the country for the percentage of our 3* and 4* research outputs (the best published research), meaning that you will be personally taught by academics who are leaders in their field:
An innovative approach to policy making within the field of international politics, with special attention paid to the organisation and institutions of global governance
Flexible programme with a large number of optional modules
Taught by research active faculty members who are expert in cutting-edge areas such as the politics of global health, World Bank policy, and the rise of emerging powers in the developing world