MSc in Political Science (Political Behaviour)
Programme Code: TMPSPB
Department: Government
For students starting this programme of study in 2023/24
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Classification scheme for the award of a taught master's degree (four units)
Exam sub-board local rules
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
Paper |
Course number, title (unit value) | |
Paper 1 |
GV481 Quantitative Analysis for Political Science (0.5) | |
Paper 2 |
GV4N4 Comparative Political Behaviour (1.0) | |
Paper 3 |
Courses to the value of 1.5 unit(s) from the following: | |
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GV439 Government and Politics in Central and Eastern Europe (0.5) | |
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GV454 Parties, Elections and Governments (0.5) | |
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GV4A2 Citizens' Political Behaviour in Europe: Elections Public Opinion and Identities (0.5) # (not available 2023/24) | |
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GV4B9 The Second Europe (0.5) | |
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GV4C8 Game Theory for Political Science (0.5) | |
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GV4E8 Power Sharing and Institutional Design in Divided Societies (0.5) | |
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GV4F8 Institutions and Global Trade (0.5) | |
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GV4F9 The Challenges of Governance in sub-Saharan Africa (0.5) | |
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GV4H6 Behavioural Political Economy (0.5) # (not available 2023/24) | |
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GV4J4 Citizen Representation and Democracy in the European Union (0.5) (not available 2023/24) | |
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GV4J9 Populism (0.5) | |
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GV4K1 Opening Government: Transparency, Accountability, and Participation (0.5) | |
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GV4L6 Political Economy of Inequality (0.5) | |
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GV4L7 Political Participation and Representation in Latin America (0.5) | |
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Or any other option to the value of 0.5 unit, approved by the stream convenor. | |
Paper 4 |
GV499 Dissertation (1.0) | |
Prerequisite Requirements and Mutually Exclusive Options
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Note for prospective students:
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