MA Human Rights - Political Science (Research Route)

University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The MA Human Rights - Political Science (Research Route) programme at University of Manchester (School of Social Sciences) is a MA programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Political Science provides advanced study of political theory, comparative politics, political institutions, public policy, and political economy. Students develop rigorous qualitative and quantitative analytical skills for assessing political systems. Graduates work in political research institutes, government agencies, NGOs, and journalism.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £28,400/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £28,400/year
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: September 2027
Intake: September intake

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Social Sciences

Official university

University of Manchester

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EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£28,400	—	needs the fee

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MA Human Rights - Political Science (Research Route)

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