International Relations with Quantitative Methods
International relations with quantitative methods is a combination that addresses a genuine gap between social science aspiration and practice. International relations examines how states and national societies interact across borders in the areas of political, military, economic, and cultural relations, developing frameworks for understanding conflict, cooperation, diplomacy, and global governance. Quantitative methods provide the statistical and computational tools through which large-scale patterns in international affairs can be identified, hypotheses tested, and evidence evaluated rigorously.
At the University of Glasgow, this four-year full-time programme develops both these dimensions in depth. You will study international relations theory, comparative politics, and the empirical study of international security, political economy, and global institutions, alongside modules in statistics, data analysis, and the quantitative methods that are increasingly central to political science research and policy analysis. The programme is designed for students who want to approach international affairs with the rigour that quantitative evidence enables, whether in academic research, policy analysis, or international organisations where data-driven reasoning matters.
The year abroad adds an international dimension that enriches both your political perspective and your methodological experience.
Graduates from this programme are well placed for careers in international organisations, diplomacy, policy research, data analysis in government and NGOs, academic research, and international business. The combination of political knowledge and quantitative analytical skills is increasingly valued in a world where evidence-based policy and data literacy are recognised as essential. Further study at postgraduate level in international relations, political science, or quantitative methods is a natural route for those who wish to pursue research or specialist analytical careers.