Political Science - Governance and Public Policy Pathway (Standard Route)MA (1 or 2 years)

Study the MA Political Science Governance and Public Policy course and explore some of the key political science and public policy issues of the 21st century. These include: It also involves in the course units on offer, an opportunity to apply insights gleaned in a variety of contemporary settings. The course will appeal to those interested in governance and policy making at any level: neighbourhood, local, national, European and global. It provides a base for employment in a range of sectors from public service employment at the cutting edge, through corporate responsibility units in the private sector to a variety of non-profit organisations. You will also benefit from a close connection to the Institute of Political and Economic Governance. The University established the institute in 2002, and its aim is to provide a major focus for research as well as practitioner and academic exchange over governance issues. You'll take two core course units: Alongside two compulsory course units: In addition, you will be able to choose a minimum of two course units from the pathway specific unit choices and a maximum of two units from the politics-wide optional units.