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University of Stirling: Global Politics

Institution University of Stirling View institution profile
Department Politics
Web www.stir.ac.uk
Email postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
Telephone 01786 466655
Study type Taught

Summary

There are considerable political shifts happening across the world. This will bring about noteworthy transformations with significant impacts (source: Diplomatist 2025). From shifting geopolitical power to climate change, technological disruption, and global security threats, the world faces complex challenges. Issues like migration, human rights, and economic inequality continue to reshape the international landscape.\ The MSc Global Politics equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to address these pressing global issues. You’ll explore:

  • international studies,

  • conflict analysis,

  • comparative politics,

  • research skills,

  • qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Our Global Politics Masters also provides a pathway towards PhD study. You will get essential training to undertake an original and significant doctoral project.\ Tailor the course to suit your global politics interests\ The Masters in Global Politics combines global and cultural perspectives. You’ll have the chance to choose from law, politics and human rights modules in related subjects. This lets you develop a course which is specific to your interests.\ Develop analytical and research skills applicable to various industries\ You’ll study and apply the basics of research design and see how they affect the study and reporting of research problems and data. You'll become proficient in different qualitative and quantitative methods used in social science research and learn how to apply them to politics.\ You’ll also gain key project management and IT skills for information retrieval and research management.\ Lay a foundation for progression to PhD study\ A key part of the MSc Global Politics is undertaking your own original research dissertation. It will train you to become a competent doctoral researcher, with a focus on methods and skills development. It also introduces you to international politics at an advanced level.\ On successful completion you’ll be ready to pursue a research degree in Global Politics.\ Comprehensive employability and skills programme\ Our employability and skills programme to helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.\ Our International Politics team regularly invites guest speakers to provide insights into the world of global politics and diplomacy from a practitioner’s point of view. They also provide advice on employability.

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The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).

That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …

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