Politics (MSc)

Connect behaviour, power, and global politics and develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to succeed in contemporary politics with this MSc Politics degree. This research-led Pilitics Master’s degree gives you a balanced and in-depth understanding of politics at domestic and global levels. You'll explore political behaviour, governance and international relations and security, drawing directly on internationally recognised research in political science and political psychology. Sitting at the intersection of politics, psychology and the wider social sciences and takes an interdisciplinary approach to analysing complex political problems. You'll examine how identity, emotion and cognition shape political behaviour, and how institutions and governance structures respond to global challenges. You'll learn from researchers whose work shapes debates in political psychology, governance and international security. Teaching connects you to active research communities and cur

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £26,300 per year

UK students: £9,700 per year

UK/Home: £9,700 per year

International: £26,300 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom