Politics - MA
Key information
The Master of Arts (MA) in Politics at UL is a flexible, one-year full-time programme designed for students who want to shape their own learning journey and specialise in the field of politics.
Guided by expert faculty and supported by a vibrant academic community, you’ll choose modules that reflect your interests, skills, and career goals. The MA in Politics involves only one core research methods module per semester; other modules are chosen from a list of electives. You’ll explore political theory, international relations, peacebuilding, climate policy, and more.
This programme equips you with analytical and transferable skills that are valuable across a wide range of professions.
Whether you’re preparing for a career in public policy, journalism, civil society, or further academic research, this course offers the tools and freedom to pursue your ambitions.
During this programme, you will
- Benefit from a flexible programme allowing you to tailor the degree to your own interests, skills and future career plans.
- Acquire knowledge about a variety of political phenomena.
- Gain competence in the use of social scientific research methods.
- Prepare for careers in public policy, journalism, civil society, or further study.
