Overview
The Global Politics course offered by Durham University will provide the means for you to develop the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to understand and discuss:
- The key international and transnational structures, organisations and institutions that have developed in the era following the Second World War
- The range of the academic debates in the area of global governance
- Policy developments and innovations in the fields of economics, security, and environment
- The moral justification for different and sometimes competing regimes of global governance.
You will also benefit from the wide range of academic resources within the School of Government and International Affairs, the Law School, the Department of Geography, and Durham University Business School, making the MSc Global Politics a truly unique interdisciplinary course.
Career Opportunities
Our students go on to a wide range of successful careers including civil service and other government agencies, UN/INGOs/CSOs, journalism, media, teaching, law, banking and finance, diplomatic services and risk analysis.
Programme Structure
Core modules:
- Global Governance
- Global Political Theory
- Dissertation
Two SGIA options up to 60 credits from:
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
- Core Concepts in Political Science
- Debating the European Union
- Designing Political Inquiry
- Ideologies and Political Thought
- International Politics of the Middle East
- The Politics of East Asia
- International Organisations
- International Relations Theory.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Credits
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Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 494 other Masters in Political Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Subject requirements, level and grade
- UK 2.1 Bachelor degree, or equivalent. The degree should be in the field of social sciences, but we will actively consider significant relevant experience in lieu of this requirement.
- Two satisfactory academic references. In cases of applicants who have significant relevant experience, one work-related reference and one academic reference would be considered appropriate.
Tuition Fee
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International
23600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Home/Island Student: £6,435 per year
- International non-EU/EU Student: £12,980 per year
Living costs for Durham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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