Government, Policy and Politics

School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Years

Students completing this programme will be able to: Apply critically the key theories, models and concepts used in the study of politics to the analysis of politics and government in Britain. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of political institutions and processes at the national level and in the European Union. Demonstrate comparative and historical understanding of public policy-making and administration in contemporary Britain and. Undertake an independent research project, where they have chosen to complete a dissertation. Suitable for: The degree is suitable for graduates of any discipline. It will especially appeal to you if you aspire to, or already have, a career in policy research, lobbying, journalism, the civil service, local government, further and higher education, or non-governmental organisations.

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London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

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About this course

Normally a good degree in a relevant discipline.

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Course programme

MSc Government, Policy and Politics

Part-Time Programme

These degrees provide an intellectually stimulating guide to politics, policy-making and the processes of government in contemporary Britain.

As a student taking the MSc, you will explore topics in political theory, political science and sociology through a variety of option modules, and may either write a dissertation or submit a research portfolio.

Teaching

A mix of lectures and classes employing a variety of formats.

Study Resources

Birkbeck Library has an extensive teaching collection of books and journals in politics and sociology. It also has an impressive range of electronic resources, including bibliographic databases and over 17,000 electronic journals. Most of these resources can be accessed via the Internet 24 hours a day. It is worth spending some time on the Library website to familiarise yourself with its collections and services.

Students can also take advantage of the rich research collections nearby, including those of the Senate House Library, the British Library of Political and Economic Science (LSE Library) and the British Library.

Special Features

Birkbeck's reputation and central location attract exceptional visiting speakers, usually practitioners in politics or public policy-making, who provide an opportunity to ground academic analysis in political reality.

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