MSc Politics at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Connect behaviour, power, and global politics and develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to succeed in contemporary politics with this MSc Politics degree. This research-led Politics Master’s degree gives you a balanced and in-depth understanding of politics at domestic and global levels. You'll explore political behaviour, governance and international relations and security, drawing directly on internationally recognised research in political science and political psychology.

What you will study

On this 1 year Politics MSc you'll study foundational topics in politics before having the option to continue on a general politics pathway, or to specialise in either Political Psychology and Electoral Behaviour or International Relations and Security. These pathways will offer you optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests. You'll also work on an independent dissertation project throughout the year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:1 degree. To study this MSc Politics degree you'll need a 2:1 in a relevant undergraduate subject. We also encourage you to apply if you studied a closely related social science degree with a strong background in analytical and research training relevant to the study of politics and governance. If your degree is in a related field and you can show clear engagement with political questions and appropriate methodological training, we would be pleased to consider your application. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 29,900 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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