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University of Leeds · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
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Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Political Science at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc in Political Science is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a confident researcher, capable of taking leadership over societal responses to political and social challenges – whether working in governments, global institutions, NGOs, or in the media. The course will provide you with the intellectual resources needed to understand and respond to the phenomena that give rise to the current local, national and global political challenges that we face, and will develop your ability to investigate and uncover the underlying social and political d... International tuition fees are £13,500 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£13,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
UK fees £13,500 (Total) International fees £26,500 (Total)
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,500 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £28,500 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £37,000 | £51,000 |
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