MA Political Science - European Politics & Policy Pathway (Standard 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 course, you’ll develop skills in research, critical enquiry and creative thinking, preparing you for a stimulating and worthwhile career.

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.

School of Social Sciences students are supported by the first-class resources, in addition to the networked study areas and with access to one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the country.