Democracy and Comparative Politics

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Democracy and Comparative Politics at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MSc focuses on the design, creation, and operation of democratic institutions. Students gain an understanding of when a given set of institutes are appropriate for a society and what will make them function, and how scholars have thought about these matters, applying theory to examples of institution-building and design. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £10,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £21,500 £10,750 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400 £17,700

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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