Postgraduate Politics, Development and International Relations courses

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    Study in a leading centre for politics and international development

    We offer a wide range programmes which will further develop the skills and qualities that employers value in today's society and which will help you achieve your academic and professional goals.

Why study at the University of Birmingham?

The School of Government is one of the leading UK and International centres for governance, politics, international development, public management, Russian and European studies. The School brings together academic staff, research staff and doctoral students across a number of areas of study within the Social Sciences. 

  • Leadership in Public Services

    Leadership in Public Services short course at the University of Birmingham

    • Course type: Short course, Microcredential
  • Religion, Politics and Society MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA/Diploma/Certificate Religion, Politics and Society taught masters degree programme.

  • Global Conflict and Cooperation MA

    We live in an age where there is an urgent need for cooperative responses to address major global security challenges, as well as to transform intractable interstate and intrastate conflicts.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Politics MA / PGDip

    Apply now to secure your place on an MA Masters in Politics at the University of Birmingham. Learn about insights into the causes and consequences of political phenomenon.

  • 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.