Best Political Science Degree Programs for 2024

MSc Digital Politics & Sustainable Development

Northeastern University London

United Kingdom

Sustainability, Political Science

Master of Science (MSc)

MSc Digital Politics & Sustainable Development responds directly to processes afoot of power shifts and power diffusion in international relations (IR). These processes are fundamentally changing the organisational structure of IR. This programme responds to questions of agency, action and accountability of governance networks by deploying systems-based approaches.

English

1 Year

MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution

Arcadia University

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Arcadia’s International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Master of Arts program offers innovative, cohort-based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. Establish your expertise as a conflict resolution practitioner and build critical, professional networks and collaborative spaces around the world.

English

2 Years

MA Geopolitics

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

How does climate change reshape global politics? What will the world look like with the rise of China as a new superpower? Can regional conflicts shift the international power balance? How will a mainly urbanised world sustain itself? As the international scene becomes increasingly complex, understanding the fundamentals of how people, governments, international institutions and the environment interact is becoming increasingly important. If you are interested in understanding the intersections of space and politics then the MA in Geopolitics is specifically designed for you.

English

1 Year

MA Global Security and Borders

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Borders have become a key site and central concern of global security practices and theory, from the Mexican-United States border to the Mediterranean ports of the EU. The many facets of borders are introduced and analysed in this programme: they are understood as containers of identity, sites of power, and points of weakness where the mobility of people (e.g. terrorists, migrants) and things (e.g. drugs, weapons) can disrupt prevailing forms of security. This programme aims to help students navigate this complex terrain by providing a firm grounding in critical border studies. At the core of this programme is the chance for students to apply their academic insights within a work-based environment with borders/security professionals through the Borders Internship module.

English

1 Year

MA Violence, Terrorism and Security

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Criminal Justice

Master of Arts (MA)

Political violence, terrorism, and civil conflict have seriously affected the lives of millions of people around the world. Moreover, the legacy of 9/11, the rise of groups like ISIS in Syria and Iraq, and the emergence of far-right groups in the West have brought questions about the nature, evolution, causes, and consequences of non-state political violence to the forefront of academic, policymaking, media, and popular debates. Similarly, security responses to these challenges feature prominently in global politics. Governments pursue security strategies to preserve order and protect their citizens. Yet many governments also participate in conflict and political violence by holding onto power and preserving systemic injustices.

English

1 Year

MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Social Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

This is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme taught through subject areas that include law, anthropology, English, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology and the creative arts. Module choice within the programme will permit you to build your own personalised portfolio of knowledge and learning within the area of conflict transformation and social justice. You will be taught by academics and practitioners whose expertise is both national and global and who offer research-led teaching in areas of conflict such as South/ Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Southern Europe, South America and Northern Ireland. Queens University offers the only global interdisciplinary MA programme on Conflict Transformation and Social Justice.

English

1 Year

MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership

Master of Science (MSc)

With increasing recognition of the impact of a world living beyond its means, the commitment to sustainable development to meet the needs of present generations without jeopardising those of future generations has never been more essential, particularly for organisations across the public and private sectors.

English

1 Year

MSc International Public Policy

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration

Master of Science (MSc)

The MSc in International Public Policy at Queen’s offers a high-quality programme of academic and personal development, providing students with the tools to understand and influence the contemporary policy problems faced by governments globally.

English

1 Year

MA Politics

Queen's University Belfast

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA Politics is a broad-based programme, offering students a good grounding in the discipline of political science. This MA gives students the opportunity to engage with core theories, concepts, issues and debates in politics. Students may tailor their programme to their own interests by their choice of optional modules and dissertation, from Irish politics and European politics to political theory and comparative politics, which build on the strengths of the school's research. The master's offers a unique perspective on multi-level politics in Europe, at the regional, national, and European levels and on the policy issues of the time, including energy transitions and climate change, ethnic conflict, gender, and democratic legitimacy

English

1 Year

MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development

Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty

United Kingdom

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership

Master of Science (MSc)

With increasing recognition of the impact of a world living beyond its means, the commitment to sustainable development to meet the needs of present generations without jeopardizing those of future generations has never been more essential, particularly for organizations across the public and private sectors

English

1 Year

MSc Transformative Change for Sustainable Development

Natural Resources Institute - University of Greenwich

United Kingdom

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy

Master of Science (MSc)

How will we tackle ongoing global challenges? Join our new MSc programme –Transformative Change for Sustainable Development. Transformative change is widely advocated by global organisations, such as the United Nations, as a roadmap towards a more sustainable future.

English

1 Year

MA International Relations and Global Crises

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom

Political Science, Emergency & Disaster Management, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Explore the theory, practice, and discipline of international relations in an age of increasing challenges and crises. Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations. Explore the political, cultural, social, and economic crises facing the world today.

English

1 Year

Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Applied European Policy and Governance Studies – Nice-Canterbury-Berlin

Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE)

Germany, France, United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master's Degree

The Master in Advanced European and International Studies - Applied European Policy and Governance Studies is a one-year programme which is taught in two languages (English and French), with a trilingual option in German. The Master takes place in Nice-Canterbury-Berlin. Learn about European integration, international relations, EU policies and economics, participate in professional skills workshops and career coachings, improve your linguistic skills and acquire the competences to become a Policy Officer in international organisations. A special feature of this programme is the applied component at the crossroads of theory and practice.

English, French, German

1 Year

MSc in Emerging Economies and International Development

King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

United Kingdom

Economics, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Science (MSc)

This Emerging Economies and International Development MSc is an interdisciplinary social science degree in international development with a unique focus on middle-income countries. It explores what we can learn from the experiences and development models of these emerging powers.

English

1 Year

MA in Education, Policy and Society

King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

United Kingdom

Social Sciences, Public Policy, Education

Master of Arts (MA)

Our Education, Policy & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. It will give you a deep understanding of educational policy and processes in relation to issues of race, social class, gender and changes such as globalisation and new managerialism.

English

1 Year

MSc in Political Economy of Emerging Markets

King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

United Kingdom

Economics, International Relations, Business Administration

Master of Science (MSc)

Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc. This is a multidisciplinary social science programme in which you will learn about the national development strategies of middle-income countries, and study the politics and institutions that underpin these strategies.

English

1 Year

MSc in Finance, Technology and Policy

University of Edinburgh Business School

United Kingdom

Public Policy, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance

Master of Science (MSc)

The operation of financial markets and the delivery of financial services impact a variety of real-world issues including job creation and credit approval. Our vocationally minded Fintech MSc addresses the knowledge gap created by the pace of technological transformation in financial services and markets.

English

1 Year

MSc in Data, Inequality and Society

The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Futures Institute

United Kingdom

Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Policy

Master of Science (MSc)

What makes societies inclusive? How do data practices describe, amplify or confront problems of marginalisation and inequality? This new MSc programme from the Edinburgh Futures Institute brings advanced, cross-disciplinary knowledge together with sectors and experts who are committed to building inclusive and equitable global societies.

English

1 Year

MSc in Future Governance

The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Futures Institute

United Kingdom

Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration

Master of Science (MSc)

Technology and data are transforming governance across the globe. How we apply ethical and innovative use of data and technology to society’s most pressing challenges is key to how we govern our future world. This new MSc programme in the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) explores and analyses the challenges and opportunities that big data brings to the future of democracy.

English

1 Year

MA Intelligence and Security Studies

University of Salford

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Intelligence and security-related issues have never been more prevalent. With terrorist attacks occurring more frequently throughout Europe, the US and the Middle East, governments are working harder than ever before to keep people safe. Sound interesting? Our master’s degree in intelligence and security studies will give you the skills you need to make a difference in this field. With a range of modules focused on how Britain has historically responded to threats to its internal security, this MA Intelligence and Security Studies degree will place these issues in their historical and cultural context, as well as introduce you to the conceptual tools needed for serious intellectual enquiry.

English

1 Year

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912 Best Political Science Degree Programs for 2024

MSc Digital Politics & Sustainable Development

MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution

MA Geopolitics

MA Global Security and Borders

MA Violence, Terrorism and Security

MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice

MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development

MSc International Public Policy

MA Politics

MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development

MSc Transformative Change for Sustainable Development

MA International Relations and Global Crises

Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Applied European Policy and Governance Studies – Nice-Canterbury-Berlin

MSc in Emerging Economies and International Development

MA in Education, Policy and Society

MSc in Political Economy of Emerging Markets

MSc in Finance, Technology and Policy

MSc in Data, Inequality and Society

MSc in Future Governance

MA Intelligence and Security Studies

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