MA Politics with Professional Experience

Course overview

Study level: Postgraduate

The MA Politics course is designed to give students insight into the ideas, individuals and institutions that shape our world.

The study of Politics is the study of power: who has it, how they got it, how they use it and how it can be controlled and held accountable.

• The course examines the most pressing issues facing us today including democracy and populism, gender and social change, terrorism and international security.
• You will have the option to apply for a ‘professional experience’ opportunity², designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.
• You are given insights into the perspectives and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact of policy on individuals, communities, social movements and states.