141 International Relations and Global Politics MSc Degree Programs

Designed with the mid-career professional in mind, the School of Diplomacy's Executive M.S. in International Affairs offers the training needed to develop additional skills in diplomacy and international relations within a reduced course sequence. The program builds on students' demonstrated knowledge of international affairs and prior relevant work experience.

The MSc Geopolitics and Business offers a unique and rigorous academic experience that bridges the gap between international relations and business strategy. This develops advanced skills in strategic intelligence, anticipates global risks, and seizes opportunities in international business contexts.

Our world today faces complex challenges that cannot be tackled by one discipline alone. We need an approach that cuts across boundaries. Our selective one-year Master program in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) offers this interdisciplinary approach. The program aims at ambitious students with a wide range of interests – students who want to explore the philosophical dimensions of political and economic issues and develop and apply their critical thinking tools. If you are interested to work at the interface between politics, economics and philosophy, this is your master's program.

MSc Politics and International Relations (International Politics and Security) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the International Politics and Security pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules.

The MSc in Politics and International Relations examines the global, international, regional, and local politics of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, providing theoretical frameworks and practical tools to support rigorous forms of analysis and cutting-edge careers in a complex and fast-changing world.

MSc Politics and International Relations (East Asia) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the East Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. SOAS is a global leader in East Asian Studies, housing several prestigious research centers, including the London Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Science as well as the SOAS China Institute,

MSc Politics and International Relations (Africa) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Africa pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules.

MSc Politics and International Relations (Southeast Asia) applicants shoud apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Southeast Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. The Southeast Asia pathway offers a multi-faceted exploration of politics in a dynamic and crucial global region. In conjunction with the SOAS Centre for Southeast Asian Studies

MSc Politics and International Relations (Conflict, Rights and Justice) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Conflict, Rights and Justice pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules.

MSc Politics and International Relations (Central Asia) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Central Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules. SOAS is uniquely positioned to support high-level research and teaching focused on Central Asia and the Caucasus.

MSc Politics and International Relations (South Asia) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the South Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. SOAS has the largest network of South Asian Studies scholars in the UK and Europe

MSc Politics and International Relations (Middle East) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Middle East pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. SOAS has been a leading institution for the study of the Middle East for decades, and the Department of Politics and International Studies is world-renowned for its scholars’ combination of regional and disciplinary expertise focused on this dynamic and influential region.

MSc Politics and International Relations (Political Thought) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Political Thought pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules. The Political Thought pathway offers a new approach to the study of political thinking and the ideas that underpin political life.

The MSc in Gender, Politics and International Relations is an intensive programme that prepares you for a career in research, policy, or advocacy in international organisations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, or academia. The programme focuses on combining in-depth sub-disciplinary knowledge with advanced methodological skills, across both established and emerging methods.

MSc Gender and International Relations This programme examines and deploys perspectives from feminism, gender studies, cultural studies and sexuality studies, along with interdisciplinary research in international political economy, civil-military relations, international development and the study of men and masculinities.

MSc in International Security and Law International conflicts and security issues have changed fundamentally over the past decades. To understand them and to manage them requires new skills. We offer this Master’s program, taught by international researchers within the areas of international politics and international law who have trained and worked at the best universities in Europe, to develop these skills in our graduates.

The two-year Advanced MSc IRD programme offers you a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy.You attend a wide range of courses, develop your analytical and research skills, take on an internship, write your master’s thesis, and build your network with experts in relevant fields.

This program approaches issues related to European relations in the context of an international society and global governance, with a special focus on Europe’s role in world affairs. The double focus on international and European relations makes this a unique master’s program, offering you a competitive edge. ========