MSc Political Science at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Political Science equips students to become confident researchers able to lead responses to political and social challenges in government, global institutions, NGOs or the media, and prepares them for doctoral study. Three compulsory modules are followed by a tailored selection of options.

Department: School of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Analysing Data in Political Science (30 credits), Data Collection in Political Science (30 credits) and Research Dissertation in Political Science (60 credits), with the remaining credits chosen by the student.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in the third sector, local, national and international governance, economic, social and political think tanks and private enterprise, or a PhD in social and political research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 for international applicants and 10 September 2027 for UK applicants. Applicants provide transcripts, a degree certificate and English test results where relevant.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, UK Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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