Course summary

Across the world there is an increase in tensions, conflict, instability and political change. There is a high demand for graduates who can propose solutions to global conflict. The British Academy reports that Politics and International Relations graduates are earning up to £9,000 more on average than their peers 10 years after leaving university. Study contemporary global issues On our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation, you will study: the dynamics of international conflict and cooperation. You will analyse major events such as the war in Ukraine, the Syrian civil war, the rise of China, the Gaza/Israel conflict; the relationship between climate change and conflict; dilemmas surrounding the politics of civil war and ethnic tensions, human rights, global security and international political economy. We will prepare you to work with government agencies, NGOs and international organisations. You'll learn vital research skills required to help resolve the world’s most pressing challenges. You’ll be taught by experts, whose research on international conflict and cooperation was classed as world-leading in the Research Excellent Framework (2021). Gain experience while you study Experience the workings of organisations engaged in conflict prevention and management. Meet professionals working in international relations on a study trip to Geneva and see what your future career could look like. We also host regular guest lectures, and have welcomed speakers including Dr Andrei Gomez-Suarez, a Colombian Government Negotiator, Dr Yixian Sun who spoke about his work on the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. You will benefit from our connections to voluntary organisations. We have helped previous students gain internships with organisations such as The World Health Organization and the United Nations Department for Safety and Security. International relations is an exciting and meaningful career. Our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation will prepare you to make a difference. Comprehensive employability and skills programme Our employability and skills programme to helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. In the Faculty of Arts and Humanities we have a dedicated Employability and Skills Officer. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.