This pathway combines what you learn in the Management course with the skills and concepts of Political Management.

The course covers how to manage campaigns, political parties, governments, and parliaments.

Alongside core skills in management, you'll learn about areas like:

• political planning and organisation
• human resource management and leadership in government

This course helps you understand the challenges of management in politics. You will also consider its effects on society and democracy.

You will gain skills and understanding from both MSc Management, and the specialist Political Management modules.

This course positions you to pursue careers in areas like:

• political organisations and political parties
• campaign teams
• parliaments
• local government departments
• political offices
• external contractors in market research
• communication consultancies who carry out work for the political organisations
• business government relations

You will take two core modules to learn concepts and applications of management in a political setting.

Teaching

Political Management modules focus on interactive discussions between you and your tutor. The core concepts cover political management and emphasise learning from past practice.

You will develop practical skills like:

• political awareness
• research
• advising
• problem-solving
• finding effective solutions