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358 Master's degrees in Political Science in United Kingdom
Migration, Politics and Society
The Migration, Politics and Society programme from UCL provides an in-depth exploration of issues relating to contemporary international migration by placing them into contexts of past injustices and present (geo)political realities.

Contemporary History and Politics - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Contemporary History and Politics - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.
Politics (European Politics and Society)
The Politics (European Politics and Society) at the University of Oxford is an advanced two-year graduate degree which provides training in research techniques and methodology and enables you to acquire substantive knowledge in this sub-area of the discipline. It is also suitable if you later wish to embark upon doctoral research.
Data Science and Public Policy (Political Sciences)
The M.Sc. in Data Science and Public Policy (Political Sciences) at UCL offers a comprehensive education over a duration of one year. This full-time programme equips students with essential skills in data analysis and policy formulation, preparing them for impactful careers in public service and governance.
Terrorism and Political Violence
The MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews seeks to develop in students a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies.

Social and Political Thought
Throughout the Social and Political Thought programme from The University of Exeter you will study the ideas that have shaped our political and ideological traditions, focusing on the study of key thinkers, such as John Locke, Karl Marx and Michel Foucault
Political Communications and Public Affairs
The MSc in Political Communications and Public Affairs at Queen Margaret University is designed for those currently in communication roles or aspiring to enter this field. This programme can be completed in one year full-time or part-time over two to seven years, providing a flexible learning environment to suit various commitments.

Political Ecology
This Political Ecology course from Lancaster University develops your ability to think critically about society and how we tackle environmental and social issues, injustices and inequalities.
Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - Geopolitics
Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in areas such as education, history, law, politics and translation in the Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - Geopolitics at INTO Queen's University Belfast.
Equity and Diversity in Society (Full-time)
Equity and Diversity in Society (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David will extend professional knowledge and understanding and aims to develop reflective/reflexive practitioners through an integrated set of compulsory modules.
Political Economy (Research Route)
The MA in Political Economy (Research Route) programme at The University of Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.
International Human Rights Practice
Through this International Human Rights Practice at Leeds Beckett University you'll gain the expertise to champion international human rights practices in the face of mounting political, economic, social, legal and environmental challenges.

Race and Empire
The Race and Empire programme from SOAS University of London gives students the opportunity to study global contestations around race and imperialism, interrogating ideologies of difference that emerged from the colonial crucible of encounters in Britain/Europe, in Asia, Africa and and Middle East, and on Indigenous lands transformed by racial capitalism.
Politics
Politics from Birkbeck, University of London is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words.

International Politics
This MA International Politics course offered by University of Hull covers a range of international relations from political analysis and methodology of the social sciences to exploring contemporary global problems.
Human Trafficking, Migration and Organised Crime
Human Trafficking, Migration and Organised Crime from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London is unique in offering students the chance to study the main characteristics of modern forms of slavery and human trafficking, causes/roots, impacts, and methods (legal and others) of prevention.

International Relations and Comparative Politics
International Relations and Comparative Politics from University of York, you'll engage with diverse theoretical perspectives on issues from Europe and Asia to Africa and Latin America.
International Public and Political Communication
The University of Sheffield offers a full-time Master of Arts (MA) in International Public and Political Communication. This one-year programme is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of media relations and political communication, starting in September 2026.
Human Rights - Law or Political Science Pathway (Research Route)
The MA in Human Rights - Law or Political Science Pathway (Research Route) from The University of Manchester focuses on the pressing questions of human rights. Can there be space for human rights in world affairs? Who is responsible for the protection of human rights in world politics?
Political Theory
Explore how we do and should think about the nature and organisation of political life and its limits. Learn more at the Political Theory programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.