International Relations

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Social Sciences, Journalism, Law, History, or Economics. We may also accept degrees in Business or Humanities.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

Work experience will also be considered in lieu of lower grades or unrelated subjects. Please upload a CV with your application for your work experience to be considered.

If your degree is below 2:1 or in an unrelated subject, please upload a personal statement with your application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in International Relations is designed for those interested in study of the most challenging problems our world currently faces, such as international conflict and instability, terrorism, climate change, or rapid globalisation. Building on a thorough understanding of international relations theory, it trains you in how to apply and leverage methods and research design to answer the most pressing societal questions of our time.

Why this Programme?

• This programme offers comprehensive training in what international relations has to say about some of the most challenging problems in international politics and equips you with the appropriate methods and a good understanding of research design to analyse political data.
• It draws on expertise in the fields of international relations theory, normative international theory, international security, international organisations, non-state actors, human rights, humanitarian intervention, and international political economy.
• You can choose between the General and Global Russia pathway, allowing you to specialise in a particular area of international relations and develop knowledge on specific world regions and specific themes.
• You will benefit from a number of research and teaching initiatives which touch on important international issues, including Global Security Roundtable, Global Security Network, Glasgow Centre for International Development, Glasgow Refugee, Asylum & Migration Network and Glasgow Human Rights Network.
• During a 3 day study trip to Brussels you will gain first hand experience on how international relations is done in practice and get access to a highly sought after job market. Past visits have included the European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO, Scotland House, and the World Bank.
• You will gain a wide range of transferrable skills, including how to convey complex ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing or how to analyse problems in international politics to inform the public debate. Extensive, tailored, writing, assessment and employability support is available throughout the programme.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.