Program Overview
The Political Parties and Elections at Keele University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Political Parties and Elections programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Keele, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Parties and Elections programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Approaches to Politics and International Relations
- Perspectives in Politics and International Relations
- Dissertation
- Research in Action
- Dissertation
- Approaches to Dialogue
- Climate Change: Governance, Power and Society
- Comparative European Politics
- Crisis, Continuity and Change: Trends and Issues in Contemporary Global History
- Dimensions of Environmental Politics
- Diplomatic Law
- Diplomatic Practice
- Environmental Decision Making: The Case of Complex Technologies
- Environmental Diplomacy
- Equality, Discrimination and Minorities
- Foundations of Human Rights
- Green Political Theory
- Human Rights and Global Politics
- International Environmental Law
- Learning and Research Skills
- Maritime Security
- Parties and Democracy
- Party Politics and the European Union
- Race and Justice: Civil Rights in the US
- Rethinking Fault-Lines: Beyond the East/West Divide in Global Politics
- The Changing International Agenda
- The EU and the Global Commons
- and many more
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Keele University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Keele University
Keele University
Keele, United Kingdom
Keele University 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- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
