Course summary
Everything is political, and politics is everywhere. Our MA in Politics is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to explore politics across diverse themes without restricting yourself to a single specialism. Drawing on inspiring academic expertise, you will explore the latest perspectives in political analysis and theories, alongside research methodologies in political science. With a strong emphasis on classroom debate and diverse theoretical perspectives, the course equips you to analyse politics in its many forms. Through core units, you will engage with the latest perspectives in political theory, analysis, and research methodologies. You will then tailor your programme by selecting from a wide range of optional modules across different areas, including:
- The Politics of Money and Finance;
- Critical Globalisation Studies;
- Gender in Comparative Politics;
- Critical Environmental Politics;
- Critical Military Studies;
- Tools & Techniques of Applied Quantitative Analysis.
Entry requirements
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757. |
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5, TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section (TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757), Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70. Priority will be given to applicants who have provided evidence of meeting these scores when making offers.
Further information on accepted language requirements can be found here.
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL