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MSc Democracy and Comparative Politics

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

Want to get the inside view of how democratic institutions are designed, created and operated? Join our MSc in Democracy and Comparative Politics to examine and compare structures, practices and challenges of domestic politics around the world. Part of a global cohort, you will share ideas and insights and learn from UCL’s renowned Political Science academics. Excellent preparation for work in government policy, non-governmental Organisations or the private sector.

Entry Requirements

As a minimum, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; Applicants should ideally have a background in political science, international relations, law, European studies, history, philosophy, economics, or a related subject. Relevant practical or work experience in a related field may also be taken into account.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Our graduates advance in crucial parliamentary and governmental roles or join NGOs in leadership positions soon after graduation.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Democracy and Constitutional Design
  • Dissertation
  • Democratic Political Institutions
  • Parliaments, Political Parties and Policy Making
  • Governing Divided Societies
  • Causal Inference
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Qualitative Methods: Interviews, Observations and Mixed Methods
  • Qualitative Methods: Using Texts, Transcripts and Images
  • Qualitative Methods: Case Studies and Comparative Analysis

Optional modules

  • Parliaments, Political Parties and Policy Making
  • Governing Divided Societies
  • Causal Inference
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Qualitative Methods: Interviews, Observations and Mixed Methods
  • Qualitative Methods: Using Texts, Transcripts and Images
  • Qualitative Methods: Case Studies and Comparative Analysis
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  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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