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Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Government\u00a0<\/strong>(Not Currently Offered in 2025\/2026)<\/h3>\n

In order to be awarded this programme, students are required to read eight (8) three credit courses, one four credit course (GOVT 6002 Methods of Political Research) and complete an eight (8) credit research project.<\/p>\n

Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in three (3) semesters (16 months), whilst part-time students can complete the programme in five (5) semesters (30 months).<\/p>\n

Entry requirements into this programme is normally an upper second class degree, though other qualifications and expereince may be considered in admitting students into the programme. On acceptance, students may be required to read some undergraduate courses. Qualifying students must pass all their courses on the first atempt.<\/p>\n

Overall, the programme carries thirty-six (6) credits: twenty-eight (28) taught courses and eight (8) for the research project.<\/p>\n

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Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Government\u00a0(Not Currently Offered in 2025\/2026) In order to be awarded this programme, students are required to read eight (8) three credit courses, one four credit course (GOVT 6002 Methods of Political Research) and complete an eight (8) credit research project. Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in three […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Government\u00a0<\/strong>(Not Offered in 2023-2024)<\/u><\/h3>\r\n\r\n

In order to be awarded this programme, students are required to read eight (8) three credit courses, one four credit course (GOVT 6002 Methods of Political Research) and complete an eight (8) credit research project.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in three (3) semesters (16 months), whilst part-time students can complete the programme in five (5) semesters (30 months).<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Entry requirements into this programme is normally an upper second class degree, though other qualifications and expereince may be considered in admitting students into the programme. On acceptance, students may be required to read some undergraduate courses. Qualifying students must pass all their courses on the first atempt.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Overall, the programme carries thirty-six (6) credits: twenty-eight (28) taught courses and eight (8) for the research project.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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