入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：First or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent
英语要求：IELTS 6.5
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £11,440
课程特征 Course Features：
This programme examines processes of governance and policy-making at a variety of levels, from local to global. Students can explore these issues in a cross-disciplinary way, making use of insights from politics, international relations, social policy, public administration and sociology.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Compulsory modules: Governance and policy; Philosophy, methodology and research design
Four optional modules from: A wide range in the School of Social Sciences, including demography, gerontology, international relations, politics, social policy, social statistics, social work and sociology.
Plus: Dissertation training programme and dissertation (12,500–15,000 words; MSc only)
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Coursework and/or examination; PG Dip students must complete all taught modules satisfactorily before being eligible to submit a dissertation leading to an MSc
职业机会 Career Opportunities：
International organisations; national and local government; NGOs; research