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:
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
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
University of Manchester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months