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University of Glasgow: International Relations MSc

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department School of Social & Political Sciences View department profile
Web glasgow.ac.uk/socialpolitical
Study type Taught

Summary

This programme is designed for those interested in study of the most challenging problems our world currently faces, such as international conflict and instability, terrorism, climate change, or rapid globalisation. Building on a thorough understanding of international relations theory, it trains you in how to apply and leverage methods and research design to answer the most pressing societal questions of our time.

  • This programme offers comprehensive training in what international relations has to say about some of the most challenging problems in international politics and equips you with the appropriate methods and a good understanding of research design to analyse political data.
  • The programme draws on expertise in the fields of international relations theory, normative international theory, international security, international organisations, non-state actors, human rights, humanitarian intervention, and international political economy.
  • You will have the opportunity to choose among different pathways to allow you to build specialist knowledge on specific world regions and specific themes.
  • You will have the opportunity to approach the subject from a variety of disciplinary approaches through courses across the School of Social & Political Sciences, 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 be able to participate in a 3-day study trip to Brussels to gain first hand experience on how international relations is done in practice and get access to a highly sought after job market. Past visits have included the European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO, Scotland House, and the World Bank.
  • You will gain a wide range of transferrable skills, including how to convey complex ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing, or how to analyse problems in international politics to inform the public debate.

You will take two core and four optional courses. You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and undertake independent research.

Core courses

  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY
  • RESEARCH DESIGN OR QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS OR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Optional courses

Your remaining course choices will depend on the pathway you enroll for. The programme currently runs tWO pathways.

Pathway A: MSc International Relations (General Pathway)

In this pathway, you will choose at least three courses (60 credits) from the following:

  • FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS
  • GENDER, RACE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
  • GLOBAL MIGRATIONS: HISTORIES, STRUCTURES, EXPERIENCES.
  • HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION: CIVILIAN OR SOVEREIGNTY
  • INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS RESEARCH
  • IR - STRATEGY - THEORY

Pathway B: MSc International Relations (Global Russia)

In this pathway, you will choose at least two courses (40 credits) from the following:

  • CONTESTED STATES: THE CAUCASUS SINCE 1991
  • DE FACTO STATES IN THE POST-SOVIET SPACE
  • THE GEOPOLITICS OF CENTRAL EUROPE
  • RETHINKING CENTRAL ASIAN SECURITY
  • RUSSIA, CHINA, AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS OF EURASIA
  • RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY
  • STATEHOOD AND NATIONALITY IN RUSSIA, CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

You will also have the option to choose one of the three available Russian language courses (40 credits).

You can choose from a wide variety of courses in the School of Social and Political Sciences to achieve the remaining taught credits required to complete the programme. The Politics and International Relations, Central and Eastern European Studies, Sociology and Economic & Social History subjects all run a wide range of courses each academic year.

The programme provides you with key knowledge and analytical tools relevant to a career in a variety of settings related to international relations, such as international and domestic non-governmental organisations, international and regional organisations such as the United Nations or the European Union, government agencies, media, think tanks, or for further academic training and research in a PhD programme. Our programme is supported by the College Employability Office to help students with collaborative dissertation projects, professionalisation of their web presence, job applications and placement. These offerings are supplemented by efforts to build active networks through speaker events, social activities, and alumni events.

Interested in expanding your research skills?We also offer a MRes International Relations which offers more in-depth training in quantitative and qualitative research methods. If you are considering applying for a PhD or would like to develop your research skills for working in various (international) public, private or third sector jobs, we recommend you apply for the MRes International Relations.

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The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Sciences  links core social science disciplines to deliver high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research. We offer a wide variety of programmes for those interested in the development and impact of economies and societies globally.

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