Postgraduate study
Our postgraduate degrees reflect the department's core strengths in the fields of international politics, global political economy, governance and public policy, and political theory each offering a distinctive approach to the study of politics.
Why study a politics Master's degree?
If you have questions about what studying a Master's is like in the UK, listen as our staff and students from the Department of Politics and International Relations explain what an MA course entails.
Our postgraduate degreesCourses
Meet our students
Some of our current students and graduates share their experiences of what it's like to study politics at postgraduate level and the opportunities available at Sheffield.
Your career
A Masters degree in politics provides you with the key transferable skills to further your career.
Why Choose Sheffield?
Find out about Politics in the City, the unique and dedicated support for our students, and the amazing opportunities you could have when you study at Sheffield.
