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Political Science - Democracy and Elections at University of Manchester - UCAS

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Course summary

The democracy and elections pathway will appeal to you if you are interested in aspects of:

  • formal and informal politics;
  • party and non-party engagement;
  • the elected and electors;
  • the relationship between the process of government and the normative foundations of democracy.


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.


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 2025, please view the course listing on our website.

Sponsorship information

We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding applicants, such as the Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship . The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 fee reduction to Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree within the last three years and are progressing to postgraduate study. For more information, see our Fees and funding page.

Political Science - Democracy and Elections at University of Manchester - UCAS