Masters Degrees in Political Sociology (International Political Economy)

Analysing conflict and cooperation in a globalising world. Tackling global issues in the 21st Century requires a deeper understanding of the essential players that shape global politics: governments, intergovernmental organisations, media, multinationals, and NGOs. Read more

This is an opportunity to understand and study order and disorder within nation states, institutions, organisations, corporations, culture and everyday life. Read more

Focusing on the interface of theories of the good society, globalisation, legitimacy and power. Political theory is the soul of political science: it’s not about determining what the facts are but about determining what they mean and what  should  be done with them. Read more

Delivered by our experienced practitioners and leading scholars, our Masters degree in International Conflict and Cooperation prepares you to address a variety of challenges facing the international community today. Read more

Our MSc International Security and Global Governance explores urgent contemporary debates about violence, conflict, security and governance from a global perspective. Read more

Our MSc Government, Policy and Politics examines the day-to-day practice and reality of government by analysing post-war politics and public policy in the UK and around the world. Read more

Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics. Read more

T‌he MSc Politics degree, which was developed for those who wish to understand the role of politics in shaping the great issues of our day including power and conflict, distribution and inequality, relations between nations, and the new challenges of globalisation, financial crisis, national security, and climate change. Read more

T‌he MA Politics degree, which was developed for those who wish to understand the role of politics in shaping the great issues of our day including power and conflict, distribution and inequality, relations between nations, and the new challenges of globalisation, financial crisis, national security, and climate change. Read more

As a crucial part of understanding our human condition, political theory has always been held to be a valuable activity. Read more

Explore the political, economic, societal and cultural factors and ideas shaping international politics in East Asia. You’ll be well prepared for a career in international relations and global policy. Read more

In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising. Read more

The MSc Quantitative Political Science provides advanced training in how to formulate and test theories about politics using data. Read more

This programme challenges views on global politics, considering the roles of international civil society, activists and non-Eurocentric understandings of politics. Read more

Achieving social justice in our rapidly changing and increasingly unequal world is a major challenge. On this MA, you'll tackle this challenge so you can contribute to positive change. Read more