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ACCORD UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2021/2022

Overview

1.0        INTRODUCTION

M.A. Political Science or Master of Arts in Political is a Political Science course. The Master of Political Science provides students with specialist, in-depth knowledge of decision-making in politics. We study political decision-making from the perspective of the citizen, the politician, the policy professional and institutions, using cases from local, national, European and international politics. it.

Master of Arts in Political Science

M.A. Political Science

In the core courses we explore:

• How and why citizens participate in politics. Who participates and who does not?

• How elected politicians translate their political preferences into political action.

• What impact can policy professionals such as advisors, consultants or civil servants have on policy decisions?

• How institutions constrain and enable the potential for political cooperation.

Courses

Career Path

Although the title of Master of Political Science is a ticket to a whole range of professions, the Master’s programme is foremost a preparation for some specific occupational fields:

• Policy officer, political advisor or external representative in regional, national or international governments

• Researcher at academic institutions or research departments of political parties and interest groups

• Supporting and lobbying positions within international companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

• Advisor, consultant, account manager in private sector

• Political journalist, media officer or spokesperson.

Possible Future Job

State Legislator

Political Commentator

Lobbyist

Political Scientist

Legislative Coordinator

Corporate Public Affairs Advisor

Legislative Analyst

Public Opinion Analyst

Budget Analyst

Assessment: Dissertation

The MSc Political Science (Top-up) aims to extend and improve the understanding and competence gained via professional qualifications and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and political change within Political Science. This programme is designed for (Postgraduate) in Political Science and provides a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of Political practitioners can be met.

This programme will broaden your specialist knowledge previously gained at a professional level. In particular, the module, ‘Political Science research project’ guides you to research into the key challenges Political Science professionals face in the industry. This module aims to Political Science with the necessary skills to undertake independent project work within a Political context. The Research Methods element provides you with an introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings based upon an actual Political Science focused topic.

Faculty Email:

mps@accord.edu.so