Politics MA
University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom · Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
You will develop skills from this political degree that can lead to careers in academia, the civil service, journalism and public and private sectors.
Programme facts
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £29,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 7 · PTE Academic 76
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
- 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 consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Equity and Merit ScholarshipsFully funded · Applications close 31 October 2026
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Global Futures ScholarshipTuition only
- GREAT ScholarshipTuition only
- Manchester Humanities International Excellence ScholarshipTuition only