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Politics and International Relations courses

Politics and international relations courses at the University of Dundee, covering UK and global politics, international security, and conflict, taught by specialists in each area

Understand the forces shaping global events, including elections and diplomacy, conflict and security, and human rights. Learn from staff who teach their own research in areas such as Russian politics, Middle East politics, international security, and humanitarian intervention. The flexibility of our courses means that you are able to shape your degree around what interests you the most.

Undergraduate Politics and International Relations degrees

These degrees focus on politics and international relations, including Geopolitics, which combines politics with geography. Politics looks at power, government, and policy, largely within countries, while international relations examines how states interact, through diplomacy, conflict, and co-operation.

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    Geopolitics MA (Hons)

    A carefully structured degree for those with an keen interest in geography and politics that allows you to combine modules taught by specialists in both areas

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Politics MA (Hons)

    Learn to make sense of the complexities around political debate from UK public policy to Russia, the Middle East, and human rights

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years

Undergraduate joint degrees

Combine politics or international relations equally with another subject, including economics, history, philosophy, psychology, geography, and languages.

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    Arts & Social Sciences MA

    Develop your own, flexible, study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 3 years
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    Economics and International Relations MA (Hons)

    Examine the macroeconomic challenges of economies, the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses, with the study of state conflict and cooperation

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Economics and Politics MA (Hons)

    Economics involves analysing, researching, and advising on policies that shape society, plus discover the intricacies of British and international politics

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    English and Politics MA (Hons)

    Combine the study of traditional and modern English literature with Politics

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Geography and Politics MA (Hons)

    Learn to make sense of the complexities of global politics and also study geography to understand the major challenges facing our planet

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    History and Politics MA (Hons)

    Study social, cultural, and political history, combined with politics to discover the past and how it affects the present and our future

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Part-Time Degree MA

    A flexible part-time degree allowing you to combine study with work or other commitments

    • Undergraduate
    • Part time
    • 8 years (part time)
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    Philosophy and Politics MA (Hons)

    Examine modern and ancient philosophical thinking and also study theories, principles, and concepts in comparative politics

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Politics and European Languages MA (Hons)

    Study two European languages as you make sense of the complexities around political debate from UK public policy to Russia, the Middle East, and human rights

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Politics and Psychology MA (Hons)

    Learn how the human mind works from infancy to old age, and make sense of the complexities around political debate

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Politics with French MA (Hons)

    Improve your French as you learn to make sense of the complexities around political debate from UK public policy to Russia, the Middle East, and human rights

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years
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    Politics with Spanish MA (Hons)

    Improve your Spanish as you learn to make sense of the complexities around political debate from UK public policy to Russia, the Middle East, and human rights

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 or 3 years

Undergraduate degrees in Scotland

Wondering why a Scottish MA is an undergraduate degree, or what honours actually means? Our guide explains the degree types you'll see when you apply.
Read our guide on undergraduate degrees

Postgraduate courses

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    International Relations (part-time) MSc

    Explore the challenges confronting the international system in an era of economic, social, and political globalisation

    • Postgraduate
    • Part time
    • 24 months
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    International Relations MSc

    Explore the challenges confronting the international system in an era of economic, social, and political globalisation

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 12 months

Research degrees

Developing your research skills with a MSc by research or PhD in politics and international relations.

Politics and international relations research degrees

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