Political Science
Study governments, public policy, political processes, systems and political behaviour through an academic framework that uses multiple analytical and methodological approaches.
Three academic levels.
Political Science examines institutions, public policy, political processes and behaviour.
The discipline studies government and politics using a range of perspectives and methods. The focus here is academic analysis rather than advocacy for a political party, candidate or position.
Government, rules & public authority
Examine how political institutions are structured and how formal processes shape public decisions.
Public issues & decision processes
Study how public issues move through agendas, institutions, decisions and implementation.
Participation, attitudes & political dynamics
Explore how individuals and groups engage with political systems and public life.
This field overview describes the academic direction rather than a fixed module list. Exact curriculum and programme structure should be confirmed against current programme information.
Move from political-science foundations to more advanced analysis of institutions, policy and behaviour.
The academic level changes the depth at which you engage with political theory, institutions, policy, political behaviour and independent inquiry.
Build the foundation
Develop a broad academic understanding of political institutions, processes and public policy.
Deepen political analysis
Work with more complex questions of governance, policy, comparative analysis and political behaviour.
Study political questions more deeply
Move toward advanced academic inquiry into political systems, processes and behaviour.
Political ScienceUNDERSTAND POWER AND INSTITUTIONS
Build a broad academic foundation in governments, public policy, political processes and political behaviour.
Build a framework for analysing political systems
The Bachelor level is designed to help you understand institutions, policy processes, political behaviour and the analytical approaches used to study them.
Political ScienceANALYSE POLITICAL SYSTEMS
Develop a broader perspective on governance, public policy, comparative politics and political analysis.
Look beyond events to institutions and processes
At Master level, the field can be approached through wider questions of governance, policy, political behaviour, comparative analysis and research.
Political ScienceADVANCE POLITICAL INQUIRY
Explore advanced Political Science questions through deeper academic study and independent inquiry.
Investigate political systems and behaviour in greater depth
The exact award title, research requirements, duration and admission criteria should be confirmed in the current programme information before enrolment.
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Entry requirements can differ between Bachelor, Master and Doctorate study.
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