International Relations (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) MSc

The MSc in International Relations provides a rigorous grounding in the study of international relations, politics, and development. It will equip you with the knowledge of methodologies appropriate to such study. <br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/>The programme provides you with:<br/><br/><br/>- a comprehensive programme of study reflecting a broad picture of global politics in the 21st century.<br/><br/><br/>- opportunities to reflect on theoretical and conceptual approaches to global politics<br/><br/><br/>- knowledge of a range of relevant disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of world politics derived from the social sciences and humanities.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>Drawing on a range of different disciplinary approaches – from Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, and Economic and Social History – the MSc in International Relations will survey the major contemporary challenges in world politics. In particular, it will focus on relations between state and non-state actors in the context of a globalized and interdependent world. <br/><br/>The programme will also provide research training that will encompass both research skills and methodologies. <br/><br/>The programme will conclude with a dissertation. This focused piece of work will permit you to develop your own ideas and demonstrate your capacity for original thought; while also building on the themes and issues covered in the full range of courses.<br/><br/>The degree programme is delivered over two years of full-time study and courses are delivered by both Universities.<br/><br/>**Possible Nankai University delivered courses may include**: <br/>Challenges in International Politics<br/>Chinas Foreign Policy<br/>Institutions and Policies of the EU<br/>International Political Economy<br/>US Foreign Policy<br/>International Conflict and Negotiation<br/>International Organization<br/>International Law<br/><br/>**Possible University of Glasgow delivered courses may include:**<br/>International Relations Theory<br/>Challenges in International Politics<br/>Globalization in the Modern Economy<br/>Comparative European Politics<br/>Russian Foreign Policy<br/>EU in International Politics and Development<br/>The Geopolitics of Central Europe