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Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. You will study a wide variety of topics including courses in international relations, political... Read more theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme. Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism and the armed forces.Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. You will study a wide variety of topics including courses in international relations, political... Read more theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme. Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism and the armed forces.Read less
Admission Requirements
60+
6.5+
176+
90+
36+
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
25,290 GBP
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Politics MA (SocSci)
Gilmorehill Campus (Main), Glasgow, United Kingdom
# =95QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgram duration
25,290 GBPTuition Fee/year
PoliticsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme. Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism and the armed forces. Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme. Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism and the armed forces. Read less
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