MSc Global Governance

At the University of Exeter's MSc in Global Governance—housed within our top-ranked Politics and International Relations department—you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills in public policy, global challenges, and governance. You'll work closely with expert faculty from the Public Policy and Governance Group (PPGG), who bring cutting-edge research on topics like global governance, policy processes, and international organisations straight into your studies, often through collaborative projects and seminars that mirror professional environments. This approach, delivered at our vibrant Streatham Campus, equips you with practical tools like systems thinking and policy analysis, preparing you for careers in government, think tanks, and international bodies.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain that edge:
- Collaborate with the Public Policy and Governance Group (PPGG): Join research-led teaching and projects with specialists in global governance, agenda-setting, and policy implementation—members like Dr. Athanassios Gouglas (global governance expert) and Professor Isabelle Engeli supervise real-world policy analysis.
- Engage in cutting-edge research environments: Access the Global Systems Institute (GSI), where you'll explore interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges through partnerships and leadership training.
- Thriving postgraduate community and employability support: Work alongside 80+ Masters students and 60+ PhDs in seminars, workshops, and career prep via the Career Zone, with alumni like Serafin praising the focus on job-market readiness.
- Policy-focused modules and supervision: Tackle practical modules in public policy, administration, and international relations, with PhD-level supervision on themes like environmental policy and evidence-based governance from professors like Oliver James.

This is your chance to turn global governance knowledge into actionable expertise—apply now and let's get you started! For the full list of facilities, check [University of Exeter Facilities](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/about/sitemap/#facilities).

At the University of Exeter, our MSc in Public Policy—closely aligned with global governance themes through the Public Policy and Governance Group (PPGG)—puts practical skills front and center, helping you tackle real-world policy challenges with hands-on experience taught by leading researchers who work directly with governments, NGOs, and international bodies. You'll build expertise in policy analysis, evaluation, and decision-making using cutting-edge methods like systems thinking and data-driven approaches, all within a vibrant community at our Streatham Campus where faculty have strong ties to UK and global organizations. This means you'll gain the tools to influence global issues like environmental policy, security, and public administration right from your studies.

Here are some key ways you'll dive into experiential learning specific to this program::
- Group projects and collaboration: Engage in intensive academic exploration with peers and external partners, applying systems thinking to complex global problems, as emphasized by faculty like Dr. James Dyke.
- Research-led teaching with real-world links: Work on specialist dissertations tied to your career interests, drawing from funded projects by ESRC, NERC, and the European Commission, with staff connections to central/local governments, charities, and international bodies.
- Advanced skills training: Develop qualitative and quantitative analysis skills through optional modules, including statistical techniques for policy questions in programs like MSc Social Data Science or Security and Data Science.
- Thriving postgraduate community: Join over 80 Masters students yearly for seminars, workshops, and visits from renowned scholars, plus employability support via the Career Zone for job market prep.
- Institute access: Benefit from the Public Policy and Governance Group (PPGG) for global governance research, and the Global Systems Institute (GSI) for training leaders in change-making with global partners.

Imagine stepping into roles in policy development or international organizations with these experiences under your belt—students like Serafin rave about how Exeter prepares you for what's next. Ready to apply? Check out our full facilities list here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/about/sitemap/ (see Facilities section).