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UCL (University College London): Democracy and Comparative Politics

Institution UCL (University College London) View institution profile
Department Political Science View department profile
Web www.ucl.ac.uk/social-historical-sciences/
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Summary

This MSc focuses on the design, creation, and operation of democratic institutions. Students gain an understanding of when a given set of institutes are appropriate for a society and what will make them function, and how scholars have thought about these matters, applying theory to examples of institution-building and design.

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UCL Social and Historical Sciences

Shaping tomorrow’s thinkers through the lessons of history

UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences seeks to understand the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that have shaped the world over time. Our academics develop cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research and education that has positive, real-world impact. We will challenge you to think in new ways, engage critically with global issues and look for creative solutions.

We are consistently ranked among the world’s top 15 across our disciplines and 3 subjects in the global #5 according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
(Archaeology #3, Anthropology #4, …

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