MSc Global and Comparative Politics

This course allows you to focus on these and other questions of interest and apply them to politics in the developed and developing worlds. Our course provides you with an overview of classic controversies and contemporary debates in comparative politics. You learn about the main theoretical approaches to the study of politics, as well as the major issues and topics in this subfield of political science. You also choose from a wide range of optional modules including: Global environmental issues Democracies in Europe International relations International security Conflict resolution Our Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are rated top in the UK for research (REF 2014), and have consistently been the highest-rated politics department in the country since national assessments began.