Study Democracy and Comparative Politics MSc at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Social and Historical Sciences
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Democracy and Comparative Politics MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

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. Students are equipped with the theoretical tools and empirical evidence necessary for an in-depth understanding of democratic institutions and politics. They develop an understanding of the potential benefits and pitfalls of different institutional designs, reforms, and administrative practices, and are able to analyse problems raised by new and reforming democracies. The programme is aimed at future and current policymakers, analysts and researchers from both the public and private sector. Applicants should have a background in a relevant area, for example: economics, history, international relations, law, philosophy, politics, political science or sociology.

Which department am I in?

Social and Historical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£35,400.00 (US$ 45,717) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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