MA Political Science - European Politics & Policy Pathway (Research Route) / Course details

Based in one of the UK’s strongest centres for the subject, the European Politics & Policy master’s studies the governance and policies of the European Union, and the impact on the domestic politics of member states, candidate countries and neighbours.

We build on a strong comparative perspective while developing your qualitative and quantitative skills.

Our mandatory courses combine analytical and conceptual rigour. You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to match your interests, with optional course units including, among others:

• Comparing Capitalisms in the Global Political Economy
• Democracy: Theory & Practice
• Gender in Comparative Politics
• Critical Globalisation Studies

Throughout the programme you’ll develop skills in critical inquiry, research design, creative thinking and problem-solving. At the point of completion, you’ll be well placed to pursue a career in research, policy, charity and a great number of similar fields.

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.

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.

You will be supported by the first-class resources, in addition to the networked study areas and access to one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the country.