Study a Masters in Law or Politics in Scotland, UK

Our Politics and Law courses deliver high-level graduate teaching driven by internationally recognised world-class research. You’ll be taught by top academic experts who have an interdisciplinary focus.

MSc/LLM Human Rights and Diplomacy

Starting in January

The only Human Rights and Diplomacy programme in the world taught in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
Guided support available for you to apply for an on-the-job placement within the United Nations System, and within Scotland-based human rights organisations.
100% overall student satisfaction with MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy (PTES 2023).

MSc International Conflict and Cooperation

Starting in September

Our Masters course prepares you to address a variety of challenges facing states and international organisations today.
Study trip to Geneva, where you can interact with policymakers and potential employers.
Opportunities for you to meet key figures involved in international organisations and diplomacy to help you understand what a career in an International Organisation or NGO would involve.

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£5,000 EU Postgraduate Scholarship

Our EU Postgraduate Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students in the form of a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

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Graduate Visa

International students who successfully complete a UK degree can apply for the Graduate Visa, which will allow you to stay in the UK after you graduate, with no restriction on the type of work you can do.

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International student loans

External loan providers can help you fund your studies at Stirling. For example, Prodigy Finance offers tuition fee loans to international students pursuing Masters level study, subject to eligibility.

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£7,000 Vice Chancellor's Scholarship

International students can apply for our Vice Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship – giving a £7,000 reduction in tuition fees.

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Ntami Eborty
Nigeria
MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy

My decision to move to Scotland to study for my MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy degree was one of the best things that ever happened to me. The course has set me up with confidence for my career and opened a window of opportunities for my career path.