Government Studies MA

Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

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# =12QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

35,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

PoliticsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course goes beyond teaching theory to apply an in-depth perspective of how the British state is run, taught with and by those within government.

Our Government Studies MA is the only course of its kind to focus on British Government that goes beyond the theory to apply an in-depth perspective on the personalities, policies and process involved in running the British state.

You'll delve into real-life case studies and hear from the people who work within government, becoming familiar with the decision-making process in the turbulent 20th and 21st centuries. You’ll study a range of pioneering modules delivered in partnership with organisations like No. 10 Downing Street and HM Treasury and learn from renowned practitioners and policymakers, such as former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, alongside leading academics at the forefront of their fields.

During this Government Studies MA, you’ll develop the practical skills and historical context needed to navigate the complexities of the UK’s uncodified constitution. You’ll follow a curriculum that puts precedent, history and relationships at its core, mirroring the very fabric of governance itself to give you a detailed understanding of the policy-making process.

Key benefits

The only course of its kind to focus on the British Government and apply a historical dimension to policy-making instead of teaching the theory or history of policy.
Learn from a combination of practitioners and academics and get a world-class educational experience at one of the top 5 universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026).
Join an intentionally selective cohort and benefit from links with global businesses such as Amazon Web Services and Workday through a range of exciting extracurricular activities.
Gain a detailed understanding of the policy-making process from those working in government, with a focus on discussing political, societal, and economic challenges.
Develop your transferrable skills alongside your specialist knowledge, with a focus on soft skills like confidence, writing, oracy and emotional intelligence.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The only course of its kind to focus on the British Government and apply a historical dimension to policy-making instead of teaching the theory or history of policy.
Learn from a combination of practitioners and academics and get a world-class educational experience at one of the top 5 universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026).
Join an intentionally selective cohort and benefit from links with global businesses such as Amazon Web Services and Workday through a range of exciting extracurricular activities.
Gain a detailed understanding of the policy-making process from those working in government, with a focus on discussing political, societal, and economic challenges.
Develop your transferrable skills alongside your specialist knowledge, with a focus on soft skills like confidence, writing, oracy and emotional intelligence.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

IELTS

PTE Academic

69+

TOEFL

100+

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic

Starts from

25,500 GBP

International

Starts from

35,800 GBP

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Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

# =12QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

35,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

PoliticsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

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