Hi there, I'm Luna.
I'm a bit like an AI, except instead of making pictures of people with 16 fingers, I can help you find the perfect course and uni.
Would you like some help in your search?
Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Select a course option
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Select a an exam type
Our MA Governance, Politics and Policy explores the fundamental political, governance, and policy-related issues shaping societies in the 21st century.On this master’s, you will investigate how policies are actually made. Uncover the competing interests, power dynamics, institutional constraints, and real-world pressures that shape decisions at every level of government. You’ll examine how governing systems influence policymaking, how political authority operates from local councils to major international bodies, and how ideas, evidence, and public debate feed into policy outcomes. Alongside this, you will develop the analytical and research skills needed to navigate and make sense of today’s most pressing political challenges.If you’re aiming for a research-intensive career, our Research Route gives you deeper training in qualitative and quantitative methods, and more hands-on experience designing your own research projects.You’ll be able to tailor your course to fit your interests, exploring topics such as:Political Parties in Contemporary BritainEuropean Politics and Policy MakingUnderstanding Political ChangePolitics and Data Science.
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved, your academic references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£15,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£28,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£28,400 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
Check out our
Manchester city guide
