Postgraduate TaughtPolitics

Postgraduate courses in Politics

Our taught Masters programmes are grounded in a history of international research excellence. Opportunities for research or client-based projects are available and allow you to develop a true understanding of how policy shapes our world. 

Whether you are looking to dive deep into data science or international relations, you will be guided through your learnings by world-renowned academics. 

Our Masters programmes

Browse our portfolio of Masters programmes in Politics.

MSc Data Science for Politics & Policymaking

Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Develop the skills to use big data to solve complex political and social problems.

MSc International Relations

Start date: September or January
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Examine the theories and research designs for the study of conflict, peace, security and cooperation.

MSc Political Economy

Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Study the interaction of politics and economics at the national and international level.

 

MSc Political Research

Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Explore different methodological approaches and their application to real-life political problems.

MSc Politics

Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time 

Learn to design and conduct research projects in political science.

MSc Public Policy

Start date: September or January
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD.

Our students

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Lauren Toner

MSc Political Research

The department's reputation for research preceded it and I'm confident that no other university could offer the combination of expertise, world-class training and constant support that could match that of the Government & Public Policy academics and support staff.
MSc International Relations student Sarah Finlay

Sarah Finley

MSc International Relations

By being pushed to understand the strengths and weaknesses of a piece of academic writing, I am more able to get a better understanding of how I feel about a particular article or book. Developing the skills of critical assessment has not only helped me to gain a more rounded understanding of a particular topic but also has encouraged me to form my own ideas and opinions on academic writing.
Emma Wright Data Science for Politics & Policy-making student

Emma Wright

MSc Data Science for Politics

I originally decided to study politics as I wanted to help people, and while statistics may seem like a strange way to fulfil that dream, government and policymaking really do depend on them.

Fees & funding

Applicants ordinarily resident in Scotland

SAAS offer postgraduate tuition fee loans of up to £7,000 per year. Full time students can also apply for a living cost loan of up to £6,900, making the total funding available £13,900.

EU residents

EU residents applying to full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes may be eligible for an EU Engagement Scholarship worth £5,000.

Non-EU international residents

Non-EU international students beginning full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes in 2024/25 may be eligible for a scholarship worth between £4,000 and £5,000.

Contact us

Email: studywithus-hass@strath.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
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