Department of Politics/Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences
We are the UK's number one politics department for research. Our taught courses give you the grounding to make sense of a constantly changing political landscape.

About the course
1 year full time/2 years part time

You'll investigate the exciting crossover between law and politics, particularly focusing on internationalism.

Taught jointly with the Department of Law, the course covers common intellectual themes around issues such as human rights and the implications of international law, justice and democracy.

Where your masters can take you
A postgraduate degree in politics is a strong foundation for a range of careers, from government and other public sector organisations to companies in the private sector, consultancies, non-governmental organisations and think-tanks. A postgraduate research degree is essential if you want an academic career.

"I enjoyed studying and living in Sheffield a lot, especially the good contact with the tutors. The staff at the department were always very friendly and helpful when there were any problems. Since my return to Germany, I think of Sheffield often. At the moment, I work as a freelance journalist. My degree was very helpful in getting the job."
Oliver Kiessler, Politics MA Graduate