University master's degrees
University Master's Degree in Political Science

Advanced training in political analysis for future political analysts, consultants and advisors, in English and in an international and multidisciplinary environment

Official Master's Degree in Political Science

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Master description

The Master’s Degree in Political Science is structured as a one-year full-time programme comprising 60 ECTS credits. The first semester focuses on core methodological and theoretical training: Research Design in Political Science: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Data Collection and Analysis; Theory, Practice and Challenges of Democracy; Public Opinion and Political Behaviour; and Public Policy Management and Analysis.

The second semester offers elective and specialised subjects, including Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics and Institutions, Sociopolitical Marketing, Multilevel Governance in the European Union, Migration and Integration Policies, and Redistributive Policies and Comparative Welfare States.

The programme culminates in the preparation and defence of the Master’s Dissertation, which integrates the competences acquired throughout the programme.

Course begins on

29/09/2026

Study plan structure

  Compulsory Optional Final Project
First Year 30 18 12
Totals 0 0 0

Basic training

First semester
  • 45817 - Research Design in Political Science
  • 45821 - Public Policy Analysis and Management
  • 45818 - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Data Collection and Analysis
  • 45820 - Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
  • 45819 - Theory, Practice and Challenges of Democracy
Second Semester
  • 45827 - Master’s Degree Dissertation 
  

Optional subjects

  • 45824 - Multilevel Governance in the European Union (1)
  • 45823 - Socio-Political Marketing (1)
  • 45825 - Migration Policies and Social Integration (1)
  • 45826 - Redistributive Policies and Comparative Welfare States (1)
  • 45828 - Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics and institutions (1)

(1) Electives, 18 credits must be taken in the second semester.

All subjects are worth 6 credits unless otherwise stated.
All optional subjects are not scheduled each year.