8 Political History Masters Degree Programs

Public management and political activity require today, more than ever, professionals with a comprehensive vision, critical thinking, and practical skills to address the challenges of contemporary societies. The Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management from the Séneca Institute offers a comprehensive education that combines theory and practice, allowing students to gain a deep understanding of political processes, institutional dynamics, strategic decision-making, and effective communication in the public sphere. This program prepares future leaders, advisors, and managers to operate competently in national and international settings, providing innovative and sustainable solutions.

How can historians help tackle problems within organizations? How can historical knowledge and skills detect blind spots in organizations and thereby improve their effectiveness and social impact?

Uncover the roots of today’s biggest political issues, from global conflicts to social movements, by exploring the events, ideas and decisions from across history. Understand how the past shapes the world we live in today on our MA History and Politics.

The MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought provides an innovative transnational and comparative approach to the study of the history and influence of global thought traditions. Global intellectual history – the transnational and comparative approach to the history of ideas – is a developing field of academic study. 

Explore the interesting intersection of US history and politics on this one-year MA (two-year if part-time) which brings together insights from the whole of the humanities and social sciences into a single Master’s. Learn alongside experts at the UCL Institute of the Americas, US specialists from other UCL departments and University of London colleges – and put yourself on the path to a meaningful career in research, journalism, teaching, or work in government or NGOs.

How does Ukraine protect its monuments in the current war? Which policies should Dutch authorities develop concerning art stolen during the Second World War? What should be done with disputed statues related to Europe's colonial past?

The MA in Politics, Organizations, and Learning Histories at the University of Groningen prepares you to answer these types of questions about the inner workings of organizations. You are taught how to gain historical insight into long-term problems within organizations and how to solve these, after which you become an expert in using the past to solve current issues. The track is unique in its implementation of historical thinking to all kinds of organizations.

Within the framework of the strategic objectives of the ISCSP -UTL regarding the training offer of the II Cycle and following the objectives outlined in terms of policy for higher education under the terms of the Bologna Process, the following objectives were defined: