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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Politics

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the MPhil Politics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Research areas include: Political theory and thought; contemporary British politics; European politics (East and West); Latin American politics; nationalism and ethnicity, the politics of the Middle East; conflict management and regime transition; the politics of democratisation, political communication and media policy; environmental politics; migration; public policy and political economy. PhD applications in the following subject areas are particularly encouraged: civil society/social movements, European public policy and governance, and political transition in Africa, Asia, Europe, and ... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political theory and thought
Contemporary British politics
European politics (East and West)
Latin American politics
Nationalism and ethnicity
the politics of the Middle East
Conflict management and regime transition
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£37,500
3 years£26,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£55,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
7%Studying
9%Work & Study
13%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
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