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356 Master's degrees in Political Science in United Kingdom

International Affairs (Online)
The International Affairs (Online) programme offered by King's College London will provide you with an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the complex world of contemporary international relations and politics.
Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice
The MA in Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice at the University of Roehampton is a two-year, full-time programme designed for individuals aiming to impact the global human rights landscape. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of human rights across various disciplines, equipping students with essential skills for advocacy and policy-making.
Environment, Politics and Development
Our Environment, Politics and Development MSc at King's College London provides an advanced theoretical understanding of the relationship between development problems and environmental issues. You will explore these relationships from the perspectives of political ecology, development geography and environmental governance.

Philosophy and Politics
Examine modern and ancient philosophical thinking and also study theories, principles, and concepts in comparative politics.
International Political Economy (Research)
The MSc International Political Economy (Research) at London School of Economics and Political Science offers a multidisciplinary view on global economic and power relations, crucial for understanding an increasingly globalised world.
Diplomatic Studies
The University of Oxford Diplomatic Studies Programme (DSP), formerly known as the Foreign Service Programme (FSP), is a full-time programme of mixed academic and vocational study of diplomacy and related subjects.
Social Science
The Social Science programme of the University of Aberdeen offers you the opportunity to develop advanced social science research skills.

Politics and Public Policy
Gain advanced analytical and conceptual skills, enabling you to critically evaluate politics and public policy in various institutions across the UK and internationally.
International Law and Governance
An important objective of the International Law and Governance course offered by Durham University is to provide students with skills that will enable them to thoroughly analyse and interpret legal sources, literature, and cases, and to research and formulate an independent opinion on international legal questions.
Risk, Security and Politics
The MA in Risk, Security and Politics at Durham University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to explore the intricate interplay of risk within political contexts. This interdisciplinary course equips students with critical analytical skills essential for addressing global challenges.

Global and Comparative Politics
The Global and Comparative Politics programme from University of Essex allows you to focus on these and other questions of interest and apply them to politics in the developed and developing worlds.

Politics and International Studies
Enhance your research skills and learn about key techniques to draw in-depth insights in a politics and international studies context within the Politics and International Studies degree offered at University of Bath.

Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice
Develop policy-relevant expertise in the fields of conflict and security from human security to armed conflict and political violence, and from peacebuilding to civil-military engagement, with a focus on their local, national, and global implications. Learn more with the Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice course from University of St Andrews.
International Relations and Management
The International Relations and Management programme of the University of Aberdeen combines the study of how current international political and economic issues impact on how governments, businesses and other organisations operate globally.
Policing
The Policing MSc at UCL is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with essential skills for modern policing challenges. This full-time or part-time course spans one year and focuses on evidence-based approaches to crime and public safety. Graduates will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of policing dynamics and ethical considerations.

Political Psychology
If you want to be at the cutting edge of political science, investigating how the personal becomes societal and the inner-most thoughts of an individual shape national and global politics the Political Psychology degree offered by University of Essex is for you.
Culture, Politics and Society
The MA in Culture, Politics and Society at King's College London offers a distinctive interdisciplinary programme that explores the complex interactions between cultural contexts and political and social structures.
Global Political Economy
Develop a deep understanding of the complex global economic system and its socio-political relationships with this MA Global Political Economy in the heart of London, at City St George's, University of London. You will build a valuable knowledge base covering economic and financial dynamics, subjects of global order and state strategies.
Political Science - Democracy and Elections (Standard Route)
The University of Manchester offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science - Democracy and Elections (Standard Route), designed for full-time study over one year. This programme provides an in-depth exploration of political systems, governance, and electoral processes, equipping students with essential analytical skills for careers in various sectors.

Climate Change - Science, Society and Policy
The Climate Futures - Science, Society and Politics course at University of Leeds will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the unprecedented, complex and dynamic challenges of a changing climate.