Course Overview

Our MSc European Politics and Policy offers an intensive exploration of how politics, government, and public policy operate within the EU's governing structures and institutions. These are placed within an international context and considered alongside pressing issues associated with international relations, international law and globalization, and global politics. You will be taught by academics with expertise and an extensive publication record in EU and wider European politics and government. The program combines theoretical approaches with empirical knowledge and real-world case studies. It also involves several special events with leading guest speakers, including policymakers and academics. You will explore the history, theories, politics, and institutions of European integration, as well as the politics of Euroscepticism (in the UK and beyond) and competing views about the future of the European Union. The program also covers the EUs policies in a range of sectors (including the single market, foreign affairs, macro-economic policy) and offers you the conceptual and theoretical tools to analyze public policy within and across states. Graduates go into careers in international organizations, such as the European Union, local and national government, the diplomatic service, policy work, the voluntary sector, and journalism. Possible professions include diplomat, policy researcher, or journalist. This degree may also be useful in becoming a Civil Service fast streamer, politicians assistant, or charity officer.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above, preferably in politics, law, economics, history, or languages. We will consider applications from those with degrees in other disciplines.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.