Overview
The MSc Global Affairs examines the politics, society, economics and history of the world’s non-western, regional and rising powers, and their role within a changing world order.
Key benefits
- The MSc Global Affairs is a unique programme that looks at the world from the perspective of non-western regions, and critically examines the connections between the local and the global.
- You will develop an in-depth and multi-disciplinary understanding of the politics, society, economics and history of at least two of the following countries and/or world regions: Brazil, China, India, Russia, Africa and the Middle East.
- You will gain hands-on experience of designing and executing an independent research project on a global subject – either a dissertation with research methods training, or capstone project alongside specialised policy-oriented micro-modules
- With a flexible curriculum, the programme allows you to develop the kinds of specialist regional knowledge (including the possibility of learning a language), research skills and awareness of yourself as a global citizen that are valued by employers, policymakers and scholars in a fast-changing world.
Course essentials
Our programme is designed to enable you to develop an advanced understanding of the politics, society, economy and history of non-western countries, regions and rising powers, including through comparative analysis. The programme allows you to build regional specialisation, alongside a consideration of cross-cutting and transnational issues in global affairs. With a firm focus on regions beyond Western Europe and North America, this programme offers a truly global perspective on our changing world.
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time
Credit value:
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Administrative bodies
Regulating body
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Base campus
Strand Campus
Strand Campus feels like the heart of London—historic yet buzzing with energy. Nestled by the Thames, it offers world-class academics, vibrant student life, and endless inspiration from the city’s culture and diversity.