Democracy and Comparative Politics MSc

UCL (University College London)

Join our MSc in Democracy and Comparative Politics to examine and compare structures, practices and challenges of domestic politics around the world. Part of a global cohort, you will share ideas and insights and learn from UCL’s renowned Political Science academics. Excellent preparation for work in government policy, non-governmental Organisations or the private sector. Students are equipped with the theoretical tools and empirical evidence necessary for an in-depth understanding of democratic institutions and politics. They develop an understanding of the potential benefits and pitfalls of different institutional designs, reforms, and administrative practices, and are able to analyse problems raised by new and reforming democracies. The programme is aimed at future and current policymakers, analysts and researchers from both the public and private sector. Applicants should have a background in a relevant area, for example: economics, history, international relations, law, philosophy, politics, political science or sociology.

Social and Historical Sciences