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MA Political Science - Democracy and Elections (Standard Route)

University of Manchester

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    The University of Manchester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course description

The democracy and elections pathway will appeal to you if you are interested in aspects of:

  • formal and informal politics;
  • party and non-party engagement;
  • the elected and electors;
  • the relationship between the process of government and the normative foundations of democracy.

Teaching and learning

Part-time students complete the full-time course over two years. There are no evening or weekend course units available on the part-time route.

You must first check the schedule of the compulsory units and then select your optional units to suit your requirements.

Updated timetable information will be available from mid-August and you will have the opportunity to discuss your unit choices during induction week with your course director.

Career opportunities

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    160 74%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    23rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    72nd

    4

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