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International Relations (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

University of Glasgow

Degree level: Postgraduate

International Relations (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) (Taught)

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

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. WHY THIS PROGRAMME The programme provides you with:

  • a comprehensive programme of study reflecting a broad picture of global politics in the 21st century.
  • opportunities to reflect on theoretical and conceptual approaches to global politics
  • knowledge of a range of relevant disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of world politics derived from the social sciences and humanities.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 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. The programme will also provide research training that will encompass both research skills and methodologies. 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. The degree programme is delivered over two years of full-time study and courses are delivered by both Universities. Possible Nankai University delivered courses may include: Challenges in International Politics China's Foreign Policy Institutions and Policies of the EU International Political Economy US Foreign Policy International Conflict and Negotiation International Organization International Law Possible University of Glasgow delivered courses may include: International Relations Theory Challenges in International Politics Globalization in the Modern Economy Comparative European Politics Russian Foreign Policy EU in International Politics and Development The Geopolitics of Central Europe

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

To apply as a student of Chinese Nationality: Students register online for the China National Postgraduate Entrance Examination and select their desired JGS MSc programme. Students sit the National Entrance Exam. Once the results are released, students are selected for joint interviews by Nankai University and the University of Glasgow. Students must fulfil the requirements for both universities. To apply as a student of non Chinese Nationality: Please apply through the International Office of Nankai University, which can be contacted at: Tel: +86 22 2350 8825.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

International Relations (Glasgow-Nankai Joint Graduate School) at University of Glasgow - UCAS