Policy Analysis & Global Governance MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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MSc - Master of Science

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Paisley Campus

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SEP-26

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The MSc in Policy Analysis & Global Governance equips you with the knowledge and skills to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems. Equally, the masters 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. You will use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global ...Read more

The MSc in Policy Analysis & Global Governance equips you with the knowledge and skills to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems. Equally, the master's 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. You will use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance. The MSc Policy Analysis and Global Governance degree has been designed to be flexible and allows for part-time and full-time study, while also blending on-campus, and online delivery techniques.

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Entry requirements

Applicants will be required to hold a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) at second class: lower (2:2) or above. Relevant subjects include social science, medicine, health, law, or social work. Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to the MSc.

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£7,500 per year

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£11,750 per year

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Students from Other UK

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£11,750 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£15,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,500 per year

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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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