Policy Analysis & Global Governance MSc

This programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems. 

Equally, the programme 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.

Students use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance.

Modules are likely to include:

• Policy Analysis & Practice
• Global Crisis Management
• Power, Politics and Civil Society
• Contemporary Social Issues
• Research Methods
• Comparative Governance and Public Administration

Students also complete an MSc Dissertation, which provides the opportunity to specialise in an area of public policy and governance. 

 Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree pass  For programmes requiring Honours Degree applicants must have achieved the following grades:  Excellent  Good  Very Good

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.