The Geopolitics PgDip at Queen's University Belfast offers you a deep dive into the critical geographies of power that shape our world, from everyday interactions to global dynamics. This postgraduate diploma is designed for students eager to understand and analyse complex issues such as state sovereignty, international security, and the politics of territory. You will develop essential transferable and employability skills, honing your ability to engage with originality in tackling and solving multifaceted problems within the field of geopolitics.
You will explore these themes through a structured curriculum of core and elective modules, studied full-time on campus over one year. Each taught module is worth 20 CATS points, requiring successful completion of 120 CATS points for the diploma. You will engage with subjects like Critical Geopolitics, Geo-power, and Contemporary Security, with opportunities to tailor your studies through a range of optional modules. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with advanced analytical skills, prepared for further study or careers in international relations, policy analysis, and research.