Political Science MSc

The MSc in Political Science is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a confident researcher, capable of taking leadership over societal responses to political and social challenges – whether working in governments, global institutions, NGOs, or in the media. The course will provide you with the intellectual resources needed to understand and respond to the phenomena that give rise to the current local, national and global political challenges that we face, and will develop your ability to investigate and uncover the underlying social and political dynamics that have led to the formation of these political challenges and potentially, the key to their resolution. The course will also prepare you for future doctoral study, should you be interested in taking your research interests to the next level. Tailor your courseReflecting the dynamic field of political science, this course has three compulsory modules. The rest of your credits are selected from a list of optional modules. This allows you to benefit from our specialisms – either focusing on a particular subject you're passionate about or choosing modules from across the areas for a breadth of knowledge. Our teaching in these areas is enriched by the practical experience and innovative research of staff in the Centre for Democratic Politics, the Centre for Global Security Challenges, and the Centre for Global Development. Research expertiseAs a student of MSc Political Science, you’ll be part of our wider research community. You’ll be strongly encouraged to engage with our research centres to facilitate the development of your skills within a supportive and nurturing research environment. Our research centres – the Centre for Democratic Politics, the Centre for Global Development, the European Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, the Centre for Global Security Challenges, the Centre for Contemporary Political Theory, and the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship – offer you the opportunity to become involved with the research process and political engagement that serves as the foundation for the teaching across all our modules. School of Politics and International StudiesWatching in China View this video on YouKu.