26 Politics MSc Degree Programs

Our Environment, Politics and Development MSc programme provides an advanced theoretical understanding of the relationship between development problems and environmental issues. You will explore these relationships from the perspectives of political ecology, development geography and environmental governance. To illustrate these relationships, we use relevant case studies drawn from across the globe.

In the master’s program in Politics, Economics, and Philosophy (PEP), you learn to analyze individual and collective decision-making processes in order to solve problems in the areas of politics, corporate governance, or international relations later on. This rigorous, research-oriented program concentrates on current theories and methods of political science, economics, and philosophy.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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,

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.

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

MSc Politics and International Relations (Southeast Asia) applicants shoud apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Southeast Asia pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. The Southeast Asia pathway offers a multi-faceted exploration of politics in a dynamic and crucial global region. In conjunction with the SOAS Centre for Southeast Asian Studies

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.

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

MSc Politics and International Relations (Middle East) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Middle East pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules. SOAS has been a leading institution for the study of the Middle East for decades, and the Department of Politics and International Studies is world-renowned for its scholars’ combination of regional and disciplinary expertise focused on this dynamic and influential region.

MSc Politics and International Relations (Political Thought) applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Political Thought pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules. The Political Thought pathway offers a new approach to the study of political thinking and the ideas that underpin political life.

This MSc program explores the complex relationships between politics, violence, and crime, aiming to help students understand how these issues intersect in various contexts. It offers a mix of theoretical insights and practical analysis, covering top…

Our world today faces complex challenges that cannot be tackled by one discipline alone. We need an approach that cuts across boundaries. Our selective one-year Master program in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) offers this interdisciplinary approach. The program aims at ambitious students with a wide range of interests – students who want to explore the philosophical dimensions of political and economic issues and develop and apply their critical thinking tools. If you are interested to work at the interface between politics, economics and philosophy, this is your master's program.