102 Politics Masters Degree Programs

There’s an increasing global demand for experts and highly qualified professionals within the fields of national and international security. This need has been recognized by public agencies, international organizations, businesses, and NGOs working within the field of security management and international security. Solving societal and organizational problems posed by the continuously changing security environment requires experts who can innovatively and strategically integrate state-of-the-art scientific knowledge into the domain of security from both public administration and international relations.

The explosion of online and social media, the proliferation of digitized information, and improved electronic access to political decision-making processes provide new opportunities to study existing and emerging political processes in various democratic and non-democratic political regimes. The MSc Politics and Data Science is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills necessary to examine and understand politics in the digital age.

The Master of Arts in Political Communication is a joint degree program between the School of Public Affairs and the School of Communication. It combines expertise and scholarship to develop a thorough grounding in political science, strategic communication, research, and media. The interdisciplinary degree prepares you to navigate the fast-changing landscape of politics and communication-our students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to be successful as political advocates, policy-makers, communication professionals, and campaign executives.

This programme reflects the expertise of our School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies in research methods training. It provides comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalization. The programme is particularly suitable for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or going on to a PhD, including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded doctoral study.

The MA Politics is a broad-based programme, offering students a good grounding in the discipline of political science. This MA gives students the opportunity to engage with core theories, concepts, issues and debates in politics. Students may tailor their programme to their own interests by their choice of optional modules and dissertation, from Irish politics and European politics to political theory and comparative politics, which build on the strengths of the school's research. The master's offers a unique perspective on multi-level politics in Europe, at the regional, national, and European levels and on the policy issues of the time, including energy transitions and climate change, ethnic conflict, gender, and democratic legitimacy

This MSc program is designed for students interested in exploring the complex relationships between the environment, politics, and society. It covers key topics such as climate change, environmental justice, policy-making processes, and social moveme…

MSc Politics and International Relations (International Politics and Security) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the International Politics and Security pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules.

The MA in Politics is a broad-based programme, offering students a good grounding in the discipline of political science. This MA gives students the opportunity to engage with core theories, concepts, issues and debates in politics. Students may tailor their programme to their own interests by their choice of optional modules and dissertations, from Irish politics and European politics to political theory and comparative politics, which build on the strengths of the school's research.

MSc Politics and International Relations (East Asia) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the East Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. SOAS is a global leader in East Asian Studies, housing several prestigious research centers, including the London Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Science as well as the SOAS China Institute,

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.

A specialist degree covering several areas of politics, suitable for a variety of career options.

The MA in Politics is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to choose the areas they wish to specialise in within the field of politics. This is a truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their own interests, skills and future career plans. The only core modules that the MA in Politics students will be required to complete will be the two research methods modules that are common to all our postgraduate taught degrees. In addition, they can choose any two electives in the first semester and any three in the second.

The MSc in Politics develop the critical thinking and analytical skills succeed in contemporary politics. You will attend lectures and seminars led by experts and build your network. You will take part in policy simulations and case studies to strengthen your leadership and decision-making skills.

This program focuses on exploring the relationship between economics, politics, and society on an international scale. It combines economic analysis with political insights to help students understand how global economic systems influence social and …

The Master of Politics (MPols) is an academically rigorous and intensive programme that provides an exciting opportunity for students of Politics to develop valuable research and communication skills, and to obtain a highly sought-after postgraduate qualification.

Our MA in Politics & Contemporary History offers advanced study of British government and politics through historical methods. Develop research, analytical, and writing skills for careers in policy, academia, or journalism. Gain expertise in contemporary political history and independent analysis.

MSc Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics - the flagship degree programme of the King’s Russia Institute - equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to understand the processes of political, economic and social change that are continuing to reshape Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus.