Political Science - Democracy and Elections (Research Route)

Entry requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Democracy should not be taken for granted. On our Political Science – Democracy and Elections master’s course, you’ll learn to think creatively about how to enhance its effectiveness and engage the electorate.

Through mandatory course units, you’ll be introduced to a range of research approaches, while developing your qualitative and quantitative skills. The programme also considers the philosophical and historical foundations of Britain’s party-political system.

You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to fit your interests, with an array of optional units including:

• Comparative Democratisation in Eastern Europe and Latin America
• Public Policy (in) to Practice
• Gender in Comparative Politics
• Global Governance

Throughout the programme you’ll develop skills in critical inquiry, research design, creative thinking and problem-solving. At the point of completion, you’ll be well placed to pursue a career in academic research, policy, charity and a great number of similar fields.