文学硕士（荣誉）国际关系定量方法

在该计划中，您将研究国家体系的起源和演变以及国家权力的不断变化的性质。您还将了解国际合作与冲突背后的驱动力，并探索国际体系中的安全与繁荣。您四分之一的学习时间将用于定量方法。您将学习如何在实际环境中使用数据来研究国际关系问题。该计划将提高您在国际关系和统计方面的技能。定量技能是政府，私营部门和国际非政府组织中有效的基于证据的计划的基础，因此将需要您的综合技能。<br>该计划为您提供实习机会，使您能够获得实践经验并进一步增强您的技能。我们的实习主持人包括著名的机构，例如苏格兰政府，苏格兰NHS和私营部门的雇
International Relations studies:<br><br>actions and challenges that transcend national boundaries<br>the resulting conflicts or attempts at cooperation<br>How do states cope with our highly complex and interconnected world How can we tackle problems like climate change, global economic inequality, and interstate war Do our very ideas about state power, sovereignty, democracy, justice, legitimacy, and order have to change<br><br>Guided by leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore:<br><br>the origins and evolution of the state system<br>the emergence of global non-state actors<br>the power of international institutions<br>the driving forces behind international cooperation and conflict.<br>Data is becoming increasingly important in political decision-making and political research.<br><br>On this programme, one quarter of your study time will be devoted to quantitative methods, and systematically developing your skills in politics and statistics. You will learn how to research political issues by using data in a practical setting.<br><br>Quantitative skills underpin effective evidence-based planning within:<br><br>government<br>the private sector<br>international organisations<br>We aim to equip you for the job market with key skills in data analysis and statistics.