Masters Degrees in Politics

How do policymakers actually make policy? What are the effects on governance, and how do governing systems in turn shape policymaking? This course helps you answer these questions at every level of governance where political authority is exercised, from the very smallest local authority to large international organisations. Read more

What is the global economy and how is it shaped by relationships of power that are generated by political decision-making? Where traditional economics tends to focus on the market as something that simply exists, and politics tends to ignore or underplay it, this course helps you understand that the two are inextricably linked. Read more

The explosion of online and social media, the proliferation of digitized information, and improved electronic access to political decision-making processes provide new opportunities to study existing and emerging political processes in various democratic and non-democratic political regimes. Read more

How should we make sense of the many global challenges that are increasingly destabilising international politics? On this course you'll learn how to practically address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges, from global heating and ecological destruction, to geopolitical conflict, public health crises and rapid technological change. Read more

Develop your knowledge of the intersection between gender and politics. You’ll explore the challenges of gender and identity representation across the globe. Read more

This programme is designed to give students an advanced understanding of the interplay between politics, the media, civil society, and public opinion. Read more

Apply for this programme On our MA International Relations and Diplomacy course, you’ll learn how to think critically about various political institutions, actors, ideas and events. Read more

Apply for this programme You’ll gain a grounding in the study of organised violence and an appreciation of the challenges faced by politicians and military personnel. Read more

Build the skills to take on global challenges in the 21st century. From great power politics to deep seated conflicts, on climate change as much as terrorism and cyber security, we will equip you with the knowledge to interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about what the future holds. Read more

Explore the pressing issues, actors and power struggles in today’s globalised world - and get the skills and sector insight to start a career in international relations. Read more