Global Affairs and Politics
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• On this Masters, you will investigate world affairs from different angles, and develop the skills and vision required to find solutions to complex problems • We’re looking for students with a diverse range of skills and experience who are ready to engage in lively debates and are open to new perspectives. Scientists, artists, accountants, historians, marketers — graduates of any discipline (or non-graduates with valuable experience) are welcome • We’ll make sure you have an exceptional student experience, with more contact hours than most universities and staff that go the extra mile to support you • political activism to contested cultures and norms • modes of governance relating to addressing global grand challenges • diversity, equity and cultural intelligence
Key highlights
- Investigates world affairs from multiple angles to solve complex problems
- More contact hours than most universities, with supportive staff
- Explores political activism and contested cultures and norms
- Examines governance approaches to addressing global grand challenges
- Covers diversity, equity and cultural intelligence
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Political researcher
- International development officer
- Public affairs consultant
- Non-governmental organisation programme manager
- Civil servant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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