- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- One year, Two years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Politics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Our MSc Government, Policy and Politics equips you with the ideas and concepts you need to analyse political debates and engage with contemporary politics and policy.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
Fees
International students: £22,230 per year
UK students: £12,000 per year
UK/Home: £12,000 per year
International: £22,230 per year
Start dates
October 2026, January 2027
Application deadline
main deadline for international applicants requiring a Student visa
Campus
- Central London, Online, United Kingdom
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