MSc Global Politics

at Durham University

Core modules:
 

• Global Governance

• Global Political Theory

• Dissertation

Two SGIA options up to 60 credits from:
 

• Contemporary Political Philosophy

• Core Concepts in Political Science

• The Politics of 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.

A 20 credit language module is allowed to be taken with all the courses as long as it is agreed with the Programme Director.

• 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.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £11,700 per year
• EU students    £23,600 per year
• Island students    £11,700 per year
• International students    £23,600 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

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.