MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Study political opinions and behaviours with the MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour), offering rigorous training and diverse career paths. The MSc Political Science is a wide-ranging programme combining subject-specific study and rigorous methodological training. The Political Behaviour stream offers the opportunity to examine how citizens see the political world and form opinions about it, and how their political behaviour is shaped by those opinions, their social identities, and the actions of politicians.

Department: Department of Government  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme involves a combination of subject-wide content and research methods training with a range of specialist options that allow for the application and in-depth treatment of concepts and approaches. During seminars, students will actively participate in the development of their learning and analytical and disciplinary skills through a varied range of learning opportunities including structured questions, mediated discussions, small group work, presentations, guest speakers, simulations, data analysis, problem sets, multi-media resources, etc. Compulsory and core courses include Quantitative Analysis for Political Science, Comparative Political Behaviour, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Previous graduates in the department have developed careers in the policy world in governments and public service, international organisations, security agencies, the media, NGOs and finance. The programme is also an excellent foundation for those students who wish to progress to a PhD programme.

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