Masters Degrees (Political Science)

The explosion of online and social media, the proliferation of digitized information, and improved electronic access to political decision-making processes provide new opportunities to study existing and emerging political processes in various democratic and non-democratic political regimes. Read more

Our Education, Policy & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. Read more

This programme provides the broad preparation needed for work in education policy. The teaching methods emphasise dealing with applied issues and facilitate your development as a critical thinker through engaging with real life issues. Read more

This programme aims to deliver a deep understanding of the contemporary security and intelligence environment in western democracies, with a focus on the UK. Read more

Analysing conflict and cooperation in a globalising world. Tackling global issues in the 21st Century requires a deeper understanding of the essential players that shape global politics: governments, intergovernmental organisations, media, multinationals, and NGOs. Read more

This programme is designed to give students an advanced understanding of the interplay between politics, the media, civil society, and public opinion. Read more

The MSc Data Science provides training in data science methods, emphasising statistical perspectives. Read more

The MSc in International Development programme offers you an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding and engagement with the most pressing… Read more

The programme aims to produce graduates who are able to analyze and interpret the world in which we live, depending on your chosen research focus, including… Read more

With this Development Studies MA you will be encouraged to reflect directly on how questions of social justice should be connected to the theory and practice of development, and in relation to race, class, gender and other identities. Read more

Our European Studies MA course will give you a detailed understanding of the politics, economics and societies of Europe. As a full-time student, you may also take either a French or German pathway, which offers you the opportunity to complete a master's degree within a year while taking modules abroad. Read more

Understanding the interplay between (inter)national conflicts and the identities and borders in the minds of people. Read more

In the face of global environmental challenges, societies, businesses and policymakers alike need to rethink how we can use our natural resources sustainably. Read more

The Political Economy MA is a broad-based multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. Read more

The MSc Statistics (Social Statistics) aims to provide high-level training in the theory and application of modern statistical methods, with a focus on methods commonly used in the social sciences. Read more