International Relations / Central & East European Studies (SocSci), MA (Hons)

International Relations examines the interactions of states and national societies across borders, focusing on political, military, economic, and cultural dimensions. The University of Glasgow is renowned for its research and teaching in this field, particularly in global security, conflict, and regional studies encompassing Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, China, and the Middle East. Students gain a thorough understanding of international relations and its links to politics, guided by expert academics.Central and East European Studies explores the dramatic transformations in the region during the twentieth century, including wars, revolutions, and socio-economic upheavals. The collapse of communism has perpetuated many challenges, from the Baltic to the Balkans and Berlin to Vladivostok. The University serves as a hub for a government-funded Centre of Excellence, hosting various cultural, social, and academic events. Optional language studies may include Hungarian, Czech, Polish, or Russian.