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Master Politics at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Today's turbulent political landscape needs skilled graduates to drive meaningful change in society. Our will give you specialist knowledge of the causes, consequences and controversies of global political phenomenon.
Our Politics department is one of the largest in the country, and we're one of the UK’s top universities for Politics. We offer a range of courses, so you can pursue your future career ambitions.
We are in the top five most targeted UK universities by top employers (High Fliers, 2026), and our graduates go on to work in diverse areas such as government, finance, consulting and academia.
Course duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)
Join a Politics department ranked 6th in the UK and Top 40 world-wide (Times Higher Education, 2025)
Benefit from opportunities for study within electoral politics at the home of the prestigious British Election Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ in one of the largest politics departments in the UK, with specialisms in public policy, democracy and more
Build you career at the UK's most targeted university by top employers (High Fliers, 2026), with real world skills embedded across your course
Choose the right course for you
Follow your own interests with our specialised masters courses in politics.
- MA Politics (Standard Route)
- MA Politics (Research Route)
- MA Peace and Conflict Studies
- MA Political Economy (Standard Route)
- MA Political Economy (Research Route)
- MA International Political Economy (Standard Route)
- MA International Political Economy (Research Route)
- MA International Relations (Standard Route)
- MA International Relations (Research Route)
- MA Governance, Politics and Policy (Standard Route)
- MA Governance, Politics and Policy (Research Route)
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Course Spotlight
Uncover Governance, Politics and Policy
A Political Science Master's that breaks down the real workings of power, policy and public life in the 21st century.
Build in-demand research and analytical skills that employers value through hands-on political research and real-world insight. Shape your studies around the issues that matter to you most with a flexible choice of optional units, from political parties and elections to data and policy making.
Choose your pathway
Standard Route: Gives you flexibility across political science and public policy.
Research Route: Ideal if you want deeper methodological training or are considering PhD study.
Funding and Scholarships
We offer different funding options so you can finance your future.
For more information on the scholarships and bursaries on offer, see our or research the University's postgraduate funding database.
Student spotlight
Hear from Marion on what she loves about studying Politics at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.
"I was first attracted to The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ for its high-quality academic and research-intensive environment for politics and international relations.
The University offers everything I am looking for: teaching opportunities, a great support system for postgraduates, and top-notch academics in my field.
Additionally, when I came to Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, a multi-cultural and vibrant city, I felt right at home!"
"Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ's got everything except a beach."
It’s a bold claim, but once you arrive, you'll understand.
Choose Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, and you'll join the UK's fastest growing economy, where global companies, start-ups and public sector innovators are shaping the future. With more foreign investment than any UK region outside London, and record numbers of new jobs being created, it's a city packed with opportunity.
Our city is the birthplace of legendary bands, big ideas and movements that have changed the world, so no two days here are the same. From gigs at iconic venues to independent cafes and world-class museums, there's something here for everyone.
