16 Political Science MSc Degree Programs

Never before have political decisions been so interconnected across the world. A global pandemic, climate change, shifts in economic power, and the rise of AI, and big data. They all impact global politics. But how? And who are the main actors? The Political Science Master’s program at VU Amsterdam teaches you to analyze the exercise of political power in its social and international context.

This MSc program combines skills in data science with insights into public policy and political science. It aims to help students understand how data analysis can inform policy decisions and improve governance. The course covers technical methods lik…

Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? The Radboud Master's programme in Political Science offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector. Within the Master's Political Science, you have a choice between seven Master's specialisations. Moreover, our Master's programme offers Dual Degree programmes with the American University in Washington, DC and with the University of Glasgow.

The Master of Political Science (MS) program aims to help the student develop professionally in the field of research and analysis of political processes, with the rigor of the instruments offered by contemporary political science and, at the same time, the improvement of skills and abilities for the analysis of global political systems.

The MSc in Democracy and Comparative Politics offers students a chance to explore how different political systems work around the world. The program covers key themes like democratization, authoritarian regimes, political institutions, and electoral …

Choice is at the very heart of politics. War or peace, left or right, liberty or security, sovereignty or integration, consensus or conflict—choices matter. Choice is also key to your education. Choose an intellectually challenging programme in which you develop your knowledge and expertise in the study of politics.

The MSc in Political Science and Political Economy offers students a chance to explore the core theories and practices that shape political systems and economic policies. The program combines understa...

The MSc in Political Sociology offers a structured program that explores how societies organize power, social structures, and political processes. Students examine how different social groups influenc...

The Master of Science in Political Science program provides students with an advanced understanding of political systems, theories, and research methodologies. It emphasizes the development of analyti...

The MSc in Political Communication focuses on how political messages are created, spread, and received in today's media landscape. It explores the role of communication strategies in politics, includi...

The MSc in Political Science, with a focus on Conflict Studies and Comparative Politics, is designed to give students a deep understanding of how conflicts arise and how they can be addressed in diffe...

In AUM’s Master of Science in Political Science (MPS) program, graduate students gain rigorous, advanced training in core political science ideas and leading-edge research and statistical methodology. This in-depth training program in political science is designed for students who seek academic or professional careers.

The MSc in Political Theory is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of core ideas, debates, and concepts in political theory. The course covers a broad range of topics, including cla...

Purpose of the Educational Program Train specialists in the field of political theory and government processes, public management, and public policies who are capable of analyzing problems in these disciplinary fields and who have skills to propose alternative solutions with a high degree of reliability to work in government institutions, organizations non-profit organizations, higher education institutions and in political parties or other organizations in the sector.

The main objectives of this program are to introduce, analyze and apply research methods in political economy and econometrics. It thus offers you the basics of economic analysis and its applications, key skills to occupy analytical or managerial positions in the public and private sectors, as well as in academic research. Suggested mentions Macroeconomic policy Microeconomic policy Quantitative economics Business Economics Specialization possible Behavior, economy, and evolution