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Political Science - Democracy and Elections

University of Manchester
Tuition GBP 17000 (International); GBP 9000.0 (National)
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On Campus']
Location Manchester, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Science - Democracy and Elections at The University of Manchester is a MA programme in United Kingdom. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.

Key Program Features

  • Degree: MA
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 12 months

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Science - Democracy and Elections programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MA from The University of Manchester opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.

Program Curriculum

  • Political Parties in Contemporary Britain
  • Dissertation Research Design
  • Philosophy of Politics Research
  • Democracy: Theory & Practice
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Rhetoric in Politics
  • Archival Research
  • European Political Economy
  • Biography and life-history in the social sciences
  • Interviewing Activists

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a Social Science subject.

English language

IELTS - overall score of 7, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.0

TOEFL IBT - overall score of 100 with 25 in each section.

TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757

Scores are valid for 2 years.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17000 (International); GBP 9000.0 (National)

GBP 17000 (International); GBP 9000.0 (National)

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.

About University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-18
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months