Universities in the United Kingdom
194 Political Science Programs in the United Kingdom
- programs
- 194 programs
- universities
- 54 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,614 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Political Science in the United Kingdom and Masters in Political Science in the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom has 194 political science programs open to international students, at 54 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,614 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 25,688 USD and 35,089 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programs
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Political Science tuition fees in the United Kingdom, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within political science
Top universities for Political Science in the United Kingdom
Ranked by how many political science programs each one runs in the United Kingdom — the count is next to the name.
January intake in the United Kingdom
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Political Science and International Relations MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in International Politics — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Politics PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Politics PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in BA (Hons) Political Science — Richmond American University London · starts Jan 2027
Study Political Science in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many political science programs are there in the United Kingdom?
- 194 political science programs at 54 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in political science in the United Kingdom is 31,614 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 25,688 USD and 35,089 USD a year.
- Can I study political science in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programs in the United Kingdom in our catalog are taught in English (194 of 194).
- Are any of these political science programs available online?
- 6 of the 194 programs in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for political science in the United Kingdom?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 26,483 USD, against 31,614 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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