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Course description
The Politics department is full of excellent and inspiring academics; the variety of modules on offer is broad
and the city itself offers lots of different experiences for people who are in search of city life but aren't quite ready for (or don't fancy) the `Big Smoke'.
Camilla Walker / MA Politics Student
Everything is political, and politics is everywhere. That means politics is a broad subject area, encompassing many interesting fields of study. This course was designed with flexibility in mind – you'll be able to obtain an MA in Politics, without committing to one subject area.
Through mandatory course units, you’ll learn about key themes and perspectives in political science. You’ll also be introduced to a range of research techniques and approaches.
This pathway will empower you to build your perfect degree, through a choice of optional course units including:
- Political Parties in Contemporary Britain
- The Politics of Money and Finance
- The Ethics of Killing
- Gender in Comparative Politics.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop skills in research, critical enquiry and creative thinking, preparing you for a stimulating and worthwhile career.
Teaching and learning
Part-time students complete the full-time course over two years. There are no evening or weekend course units available on the part-time route.
You must first check the schedule of the compulsory units and then select your optional units to suit your requirements.
Updated timetable information will be available from mid-August and you will have the opportunity to discuss your unit choices during induction week with your course director.
Coursework and assessment
Courses are taught through a combination of methods including interactive lectures and seminars. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:
- exams;
- essays;
- presentations; and
- tutorials.
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Political Analysis | POLI60301 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Research Design and Skills | POLI60312 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Dissertation | POLI72000 | 60 | Mandatory |
| Comparing Capitalisms in the Global Political Economy | POLI60031 | 15 | Optional |
| The Politics of Money & Finance | POLI60081 | 15 | Optional |
| Political Parties in Contemporary Britain | POLI60121 | 15 | Optional |
| Governing in an Unjust World: Justice and International Relations | POLI60182 | 15 | Optional |
| The Ethics Of Killing | POLI60221 | 15 | Optional |
| European Capitalisms: Crises, Transformations and Contestations | POLI60292 | 15 | Optional |
| Tools and techniques of applied quantitative analysis | POLI60341 | 15 | Optional |
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Scholarships and bursaries
The School offers a number of awards for students applying for master's study.
To find our more, please visit our master's funding opportunity search page.
Facilities
You will be supported by first-class resources, in addition to the networked study areas and with access to one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the country.