This course explores the ways in which global governance impacts upon policy and practice at the national and subnational level. You will examine key contemporary global political structures, institutions, actors and processes with regard to both theory and practice. This will include an examination of the role of governments, international organisations and non-state actors, focusing on the ways in which interested actors interact with each other and shape responses to governance challenges across a range of global concerns.

The course equips you with the analytical and interpretive thinking skills necessary to become conversant with the formation, distribution and enforcement of ideas and norms in a rapidly changing world. The course employs a range of conceptual approaches to the study of globalisation and global governance to enable you to conceive responses to practical governance challenges in your area of professional interest.