If you’re someone who thrives on tackling global challenges, seeks to understand the driving forces behind policy decisions, or envisions a career shaping the future of governments, businesses, and international organisations, the School of Policy & Global Affairs at City St George’s, University of London can offer you a front-row seat.
Situated in one of the world’s most influential financial and political centres, the school brings together the diverse expertise of a Department of Economics, a Department of International Politics, and a Department of Sociology and Criminology. This unification unlocks strong links to industry and policy organisations to ensure graduates are not just equipped to understand the world’s most pressing issues but to actively shape solutions.
Postgraduate programmes powered by research
With a commitment to making sense of an ever-evolving global landscape, of School of Policy & Global Affairs is home to various research centres and think tanks that are rapidly expanding their reach. Their work spans critical areas like political economy, health economics, class and gender studies, and crime and violence, offering deep insights to policymakers, activists, and commercial leaders alike. Hence, courses are frequently updated and revamped to keep students steps ahead.
While technology like artificial intelligence has revolutionised many aspects of society, it has also created more inequalities. Organisations require more than just computer scientists to run their technology – they need economists who are passionate about positive change and inclusivity. The school’s brand new Data, Policy and Society MSc aims to address that, with its first cohort in 2025.
Economics and Data Analytics MSc
On this route, you’ll master big data analysis and programming alongside core economics for strategic business insights. The Economics and Data Analytics MSc aims to produce economics graduates highly sought after for their quantitative and analytical skills in economics, business, and data analytics sectors.
Economics and Public Policy MSc
This programme is all about analysing economic data, evaluating policy interventions and proposing evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Expect to graduate with the know-how to influence policy decisions for the government, international organisations, and policy research institutes.
International Business Economics and Strategy MSc
An ideal choice for those aiming for careers in finance, consultancy, and multinational corporations, this programme will help you develop the skills needed to analyse real-time economic issues. It also entails exploring the relationships between economics, finance, government policy, and business operations.
Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc
This programme offers a global perspective on crime, deviance, and criminal justice systems. It takes a multi-dimensional approach, examining offenders, victims, and the social and familial networks involved, along with the cultural narratives and societal reactions to crime.
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA
A programme designed to improve analytical abilities and capacity to critically evaluate foreign policy, diplomacy and decision-making. Graduates are highly sought after in the diplomatic service, journalism or international organisations, such as the United Nations.
Catering to all interests and goals
To ensure there’s something for everyone, the School of Policy & Global Affairs offers a broad lineup of specialised degree programmes that also include the Economics MSc, Financial Economics MSc, Economic Evaluation in Healthcare MSc, Health Economics and Policy MSc, International Politics MA, International Politics and Human Rights MA, and the Global Political Economy MA.
Thrive in treasure trove of resources
For international students passionate about policy, economics, and global affairs, London boasts iconic research hubs like the British Library, with over 170 million items, including critical archives on global politics, economics, and history. City’s own collections provide cutting-edge materials for deep academic exploration.
Beyond campus, London’s cultural vibrancy amplifies the learning experience. Here, you could attend thought-provoking public lectures at places like Chatham House or the Royal Institute of International Affairs, where global leaders and experts share insights on the most pressing issues of the day. Global forums, political debates, and international summits are great too for engaging in real-time global policy discussions.
Insights from the faculty
Elinor Carmi (Programme Co-director for Data, Policy and Society MSc)
“This MSc programme will enable you to see beyond the tech hype, giving you critical tools from multiple disciplines to uncover the ways technology is never neutral or objective and how we can imagine and build a tech society that fits our community’s needs.”
Alejandro Londono (Programme Director for postgraduate Economics courses)
“We in the Department of Economics are very excited to have undertaken a major revamping of our postgraduate programmes. With new modules like Big Data Econometrics, Data Analytics and Programming, E-Commerce and Digital Markets, and Public Policy and Economics, you’ll gain skills that are highly sought after in today’s job market, taught by expert staff who lead research in these cutting-edge fields. Additionally, the merger between City and St George’s strengthens our reputation in health economics, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration.”
Margot Tudor (Programme Director for postgraduate International Politics courses)
“We offer our students the opportunity to explore the complexities of international politics while developing the critical thinking, analytical skills, and global awareness necessary for success in today’s interconnected world. Whether it’s understanding the events, forces and ideas that have shaped modern and international history, the challenges of globalisation and the global economy, the impact of international law or the dynamics of global power, the history, politics and economy of different regions, our academic environment provides all our students with a strong foundation in key debates in the field, while also offering you the flexibility to explore your own areas of interest.”
Formerly two separate entities, City, University of London and St George’s, University of London merged on Aug. 1, 2024. The university is now referred to as City St George’s, University of London, though previous iterations may still appear – their website will still use legacy names and branding until a new website launch in March 2025. Find out more about the merger here.
An enriching education awaits at City, University of London‘s School of Policy & Global Affairs.
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