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Postgraduate Politics, Development and International Relations courses

  • Explore global governance and create impact worldwide

    In the School of Government, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to tackle global challenges, influence decision-making, and create meaningful change, through our wide and varied range of programmes.

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Why study at the University of Birmingham?

Our programmes span politics, development, public administration, international security, and more, giving you the knowledge and skills to tackle real-world challenges. At Birmingham, you’ll learn from experts, engage in cutting-edge research, and become part of a vibrant community committed to making an impact worldwide.

Explore postgraduate courses across our departments of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS), International Development (IDD), and Public Administration and Policy (DPAP).

Politics and International Studies

  • Politics MA / PGDip

    MA/PGDip Politics gives students the insights into the causes and consequences of political phenomenon.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • International Relations MA / PGDip

    The MA in International Relations will provide you with a thorough grounding in core issues and dilemmas in world politics the key theoretical debates that have shaped this field of study.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • International Political Economy MA / PGDip

    This course is for students from all over the world who are interested in the problems, challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation, and for students wanting to gain advanced knowledge

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • International Security MA / PGDip

    This course provides an advanced understanding of issues in international security since the end of the Cold War It focuses on security in relation to issues of force in international relations

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Global Conflict and Cooperation MA

    Study Global Conflict and Cooperation and address major global security challenges, as well as to transform intractable interstate and intrastate conflicts.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Political Science and International Studies PhD

    Develop research skills, global insights, and career opportunities through our PhD in Political Science & International Studies. Apply now for a transformative journey.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

International Development

  • International Development MSc

    Our MSc in International Development allows you to explore the challenges facing developing and developed countries in the fight against global poverty and understand approaches to poverty reduction.

    • Study pattern: Full time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Masters in Public Administration MPA

    The MPA is an international Masters course for those who aspire to a career in public management or policy-making in government, public agencies or NGO's working with government

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Masters in Public Administration Finance MPA

    The Masters in Public Administration (Finance) works from the macro down to sectoral and firm level in order to build the confidence of students as economists. Find out more today.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Masters of Public Administration Human Resources MPA

    Investigate human resource management in the public and private sectors; adapting leadership in different cultures; how rapid global change encourages innovation, how to motivate, inspire and develop

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • AI and Sustainable Development MSc

    Discover the AI and Sustainable Development MSc. Build ethical AI skills for global impact, explore scholarships, study in the UK, and learn how to apply.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Environment, Development and Politics MSc

    MSc in Environment, Development and Politics allows you to explore in depth the challenges facing developing and developed countries in the fight against global poverty. Find out more.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Development, Policy and Politics MSc

    Our MSc in Development, Policy and Politics makes a direct link between academic and practical policy approaches to international development, while you explore the politics of developing countries.

    • Study pattern: Full time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Conflict, Security and Development MSc

    MSc in Conflict, Security and Development explores the subject from an interdisciplinary standpoint, combining the theoretical rigour of security studies and the practical experience of development

    • Study pattern: Full time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Poverty, Inequality and Development MSc

    The MSc Poverty, Inequality and Development programme enables you to study development with a specific focus on poverty and inequality, both key aspects of current development policy discourse

    • Study pattern: Full time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • International Development PhD

    Pursue your PhD, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Online, Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Public Administration and Policy

  • Public Management MSc

    University of Birmingham. Postgraduate study. The MSc Public Management gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of democratic governance and the challenges of improving performance

    • Study pattern: Full time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • AI and Government MSc

    Our MSc AI and Government programme will equip you with a deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence and data science within the context of government and policymaking.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

  • Public Administration and Policy PhD

    Advance your career with a PhD in Public Administration and Policy at the University of Birmingham. Benefit from expert supervision, interdisciplinary research, and a vibrant academic community.

    • Study pattern: Full time, Part time
    • Location: Online, Birmingham (Edgbaston)