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Democracy and Comparative Politics MSc

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,400per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    5th out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    174 88%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    5th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    63rd

    13

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