404 Part-time Master's degrees in Political Science

This Security Studies MSc at the University College London (UCL) trains students to apply empirical methods to explore the causes of terrorism, civil, and international conflict, the application of military force, humanitarian intervention, and the provision of global public goods.

The Environment, Politics and Society MSc programme from University College London (UCL) explores the way scientific, political and cultural practices shape our understanding of the relationship between society and the environment. 

At the University of South Africa (UNISA) we offer our students a Master of Arts in Politics programme.

The Master in Conflict, Peace and Security (Online) at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is a unique opportunity designed to enhance the understanding of conflicts in all their dimensions and to explore innovative approaches to their management, resolution and transformation, with the help of world-leading academics and experts.

University of Warwick’s Politics of Climate Change MA provides students with a deep understanding of the political dimensions of climate change. It explores the political opportunities and obstacles (at the global, regional and national levels) to addressing climate change and its effects.

Political and International Studies program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

The Political Science (PS) pre-Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  is meant for students who have a special interest in how current events like a global pandemic, climate change, shifts in economic power, the rise of AI and big data impact global politics.

The Online International Relations and Diplomacy course at Robert Kennedy College will prepare students with the skill set required to understand and confront the challenges and prospects of the contemporary global order, by enhancing the classic MBA with modules on Essentials of Risk Management, Digital Marketing and International Relations and Diplomacy.

The Democracy and Comparative Politics programme offered at the University College London (UCL) focuses on the design, creation, and operation of democratic institutions. 

Security Studies (Online) from Kansas State University lets you prepare for a career in international affairs or military service through this rigorous interdisciplinary program covering a wide range of issues related to international security.

Whether you want to be a communications director on a political campaign, a media consultant devising national grassroots outreach, or a leading public affairs strategist guiding your client through a crisis, the Political Communication program at American University Washington DC is for you.

Political Science from University Sains Malaysia undertake research in a wide range of disciplines, namely Anthropology & Sociology, Economics, Development Planning and Management, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Work, Islamic Development Management, European Studies and Psychology.

At Political Science, Social Work and Sociology from The University of the West Indies candidates are required to present and defend a Thesis Proposal of acceptable scope and quality for the degree. The Thesis must follow the guidelines set out in the documentation provided by the School for Graduate Studies and Research.  

The Political Science program at Indiana University Southeast offers instruction in the approaches and methods political scientists use to analyze and explain political institutions and behavior. 

The Politics MPhil/PhD programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an advanced research degree designed for those seeking to delve deeply into political studies. This part-time or full-time course spans four to seven years and is conducted on campus, allowing students to engage closely with academic supervisors and the vibrant research community.

The Master of Arts in History and Government from the University of Nebraska Omaha offers a broad foundation in the disciplines of history and political science.  Students can earn the degree completely on-line, on-campus, or with a mix of in-person and online courses.

The Politics of Cultural Conflict is offered by University of Buckingham. This programme in the Politics of Cultural Conflict explores ‘culture wars’ between the populist right and cultural left, and how these are changing the axis of electoral competition from economics to culture – especially in western societies.

The Politics and International Relations of East Asia programme offered by Durham University offers a region-specific, research-led, and policy-relevant education, grounded in the latest developments across East Asia and with a special focus on Europe-China relations.

This Politics and International Studies programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) research degree, with little or no formal taught component. 

This Terrorism, Extremism and Political Violence course from University of St Andrews explores these phenomena with a focus on history, evolution, causation and effectiveness.