Overview

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 from University of Stirling 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Transitional Justice, Legacies of War, and Human Rights Atrocities
Climate Change, Human Security and Resource Conflicts
Intersectionality and Climate Change
Climate Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 325 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree (2:1 preferred) in a relevant subject or equivalent is required. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
A research proposal is required along with your application. It should be a maximum of 1,500 words.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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