Course summary
If you're looking for work in the public sector, the third sector or with non-governmental organisations our MSc in Politics is the course for you. It's also excellent preparation for PhD work in politics or in the social sciences. The Department of Government & Public Policy has a number of research centres that relate to the topics covered and the content of the course. For example, the European Policies Research Centre is a leading hub for the study of regional development policy and collection of such data in Europe, a centre that is of increasing importance in the wake of Brexit. Specialised policy centres focused on health and energy – such as the Centre for Energy Policy – also add to the applied policy environment at Strathclyde. The Institute for Future Cities' City Observatory, located in Strathclyde’s award-winning Technology & Innovation Centre, uses data to understand and address urban problems. The University also has many centres and institutes with projects that incorporate European governance and political issues, such as the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Modules
The course comprises of compulsory and optional classes and a research project dissertation or a placement dissertation with industry, third sector, or government. Compulsory classes: Principles of Research Design, Qualitative Methods OR Quantitative Methods 1 Students also choose four optional classes. The range of classes is subject to change but will normally include: Political Behaviour, Feminism and International Relations, European Governance, Comparative Political Economy, Contemporary International Relations, Debating International Relations Theory, International Institutions and Regimes, Comparative Political Institutions, Comparative Public Policy, Quantitative Methods 1 (if not chosen from list above), Politics of Non-democratic regimes, Quantitative Methods 2, Qualitative Methods (if not chosen from list above), Contemporary Security Challenges and Responses.
Assessment method
Methods of assessment include written assignments, blogs, podcasts, practical team projects, presentations, individual projects, and exams. Most modules involve more than one method of assessment to help you realise your potential. These account for two-thirds of the total assessment. Your dissertation, produced over the summer, accounts for the remaining third.
Entry requirements
First-class or second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in social science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ