MA Politics

The admissions team seek to recruit individuals who have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.

Applicants should normally hold a good undergraduate degree, in a social science or humanities related subject, or equivalent international grade/qualification, from a recognised university.

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Funding opportunities including scholarships available

Graduates in Politics develop advanced critical and analytical skills, the ability to make judgements under conditions of uncertainty and inter-cultural awareness. These skills are transferable to a wide range of career paths including government and civil service, diplomacy and foreign service, campaigning and advocacy, social research, journalism and media, public services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, the culture industry and education.

The course includes embedded professional development with a Chartered Institute of Management accredited¹ qualification to boost your employability and give you a competitive edge in the job market. This module aims to provide practical leadership skills to critically evaluate and develop solutions for complex, inter-related, multi-faceted issues that you will experience in the workplace.

• Critical Thinking – 15 credits
• Threats to Global Security – 15 credits
• Dictatorship and Democratic Breakdown – 15 credits
• Resilience in the International System – 15 credits
• 21st Century Populism – 15 credits
• International Security Praxis – 15 credits
• Changing Character of War and Terrorism – 15 credits
• Gender and Social Change in 20th Century Britain – 15 credits
• Dissertation – 50 credits
• Leading Diverse Workforces – 10 credits

With professional experience option

The professional experience opportunity² enables you the opportunity to apply for optional professional experience in semester 1, which, upon successfully securing an opportunity, will extend the duration of your master’s to either 16, 20 or 24 months. The professional experience provides an opportunity for you to develop expertise and experience in your chosen field with the aim of enhancing your employability.