MSc Policy Analysis & Global Governance at University of the West of Scotland

The MSc in Policy Analysis & Global Governance equips you with the knowledge and skills to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems. Equally, the master's concerns how to analyse the development and impact of complex public policies. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field. You will use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance.

Duration: 1 year full time, typically 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Policy Analysis and Global Governance degree has been designed to be flexible and allows for part-time and full-time study, while also blending on-campus, and online delivery techniques. The MSc comprises five core and one optional taught, 20-credit modules followed by a 60-credit research dissertation. Modules include: Policy Analysis and Practice, Comparative Governance & Public Administration, Applied Research Methods in Social Sciences, Contemporary Social Issues, Global Crisis Management, Power, Politics & Civil Society, The State, Globalisation and Social Justice, Applied Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

Our Masters prepares graduates for the real world and provides you with a range of skills including project management, synthesis, analysis and evaluation, as well as policy analysis skills. These are attractive to government, state agencies, and civil society employers. This research-informed Masters also prepares you well for further research studies, including PhD.

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