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Elections, Public Opinion and Parties

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Duration
2 years · Part-time
Qualification
MSc
Awarded by Royal Holloway, University of London
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Our MSc in Elections, Public Opinion and Parties provides students with a thorough grounding in the empirical theories and methods used for exploring and explaining models of party competition, public opinion and voting behaviour. The degree’s substantive component gives you insights into the reality of political representation and accountability, as well as how political leaders and the media shape and respond to public preferences. The methodological component provides you with valuable analytical and research skills that will prepare you for careers in government, political consultancy, NGOs and research organisations.

Description

Our MSc in Elections, Public Opinion and Parties provides students with a thorough grounding in the empirical theories and methods used for exploring and explaining models of party competition, public opinion and voting behaviour. The degree’s substantive component gives you insights into the reality of political representation and accountability, as well as how political leaders and the media shape and respond to public preferences. The methodological component provides you with valuable analytical and research skills that will prepare you for careers in government, political consultancy, NGOs and research organisations.

Department: Politics and International Relations

Qualification:

MSc

Qualification Level:

RQF Level 7

Requirements:

A minimum of a 2.1 UK honours degree or overseas equivalent. Mature students with substantial work experience will also be considered. If English is not your first language, our IELTS requirements are 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other subscores.

Assessment Methods:

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework, examinations and a dissertation.

Modules:

Mandatory modules:
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations;
Theories and Qualitative Approaches in Politics and International Relations;
Elections and Voting Behaviour;
Political Participation and Public Opinion;
Dissertation.

A wide variety of optional modules are also available.

Source: the courses data has been supplied by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.

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