MSc Global Politics: University of Southampton

Course Description

MSc Global Politics degree offers pathways in security, governance or globalisation. The programme is designed for students who would like to advance their understanding of the changing nature of the global political scene.

The programme:

• focuses on issues such as globalisation, human rights, international relations theory, development or changing patterns of global governance
• comprises modules which are designed to suit those who wish to carry out further research, or those in, or seeking, careers where a knowledge of global politics is important
• offers a wide choice of optional modules which allows students to pursue a master’s degree based on their own interests

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

• Global politics and international relations
• Researching politics and international relations

Four optional modules from

• A wide range in the division
• one may be chosen from Sociology and Social Policy modules

And

• Dissertation training programme and dissertation

Entry requirements

• Upper second-class honours degree or equivalent