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Bachelor’s degree
- Length
- 120 credit hours, normally 40 courses of three credit hours, including a graduation project.
- Entry
- A secondary school certificate or its equivalent, and documented work experience in the field.
- Status
- In preparation
- Levels
- Bachelor's
- Credit hours
- 120
- Delivery
- Fully online
- Experience
- Assessed course by course
- Status
- In preparation
Overview
About the program
For people who work in or around government. The program covers political ideas, systems and the making of public policy.
The Political Science program is designed for people who already work in the field. It covers political theory, comparative politics, public policy, political systems, international politics, and ends with research methods.
Like every Madison program, it is built for working adults. Courses you already master through your work are tested and recorded with a grade; the rest you study online, at your own pace, with tasks carried out in your own workplace.
In preparation. This program is not open for enrollment yet. It opens when its curriculum and courses are in place on the learning platform.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Political theoryExplain the core ideas of political theory and use them to read real situations at work.
- 02Comparative politicsAnalyse a real problem in comparative politics and recommend a course of action backed by evidence.
- 03Public policyApply the methods of public policy in your own organization and measure the result.
- 04Political systemsPlan and lead work in political systems, and document your decisions to a professional standard.
- 05International politicsEvaluate current practice in international politics against recognised standards and propose improvements.
- 06Research methodsAdvise colleagues and managers on research methods in clear, well-structured writing.
Curriculum
What you will study
The main areas of the curriculum. Your personal study plan lists the exact courses, their credit hours and those you may claim through assessment.
- 01Political theoryKey political ideas: power, justice, rights and the state.Core area
- 02Comparative politicsComparing political systems, parties and institutions.Core area
- 03Public policyHow public policy is designed, implemented and evaluated.Core area
- 04Political systemsHow governments, parliaments and elections work.Core area
- 05International politicsForeign policy, alliances and global issues.Core area
- 06Research methodsPlanning research, collecting data and writing it up.Core area
Levels
Levels, length and entry
Your experience
How your experience counts
- 01
Send your record
Your CV, certificates and evidence of work are mapped to the courses of this program.
- 02
Sit the course tests
Each course you claim is tested on its own. A pass is recorded on your transcript with its grade.
- 03
Study the rest
The remaining courses become your personal plan, with an expected end date in writing.
Professional titles
The field, by title
Beside the degree, this field is planned as a professional credential, with the title written before it. A title is not a degree. How titles work.
- 01Expert in Political ScienceFor people who have practiced Political Science for years and want their competence assessed and recorded.
- 02Consultant in Political ScienceFor experienced people who advise organizations on Political Science.
- 03Trainer in Political ScienceFor experienced people who teach or coach others in Political Science at work.
- 04Diploma in Political ScienceA focused credential in Political Science, based on assessed knowledge and evidence of practice.
In preparation. No title is open yet; the requirements are published when it opens.
Careers
Where this program is used
- Policy researcher
- Government affairs officer
- Political analyst
- Public servant
Roles this program relates to. A degree supports a career; it does not guarantee a position, and each employer sets its own requirements.