Political Science

The main goal of the master degree in political science is to teach students how to understand politics and application of power. The study of political science is intended for the students to learn advanced concepts of political science and to develop expert knowledge of political phenomena. The study further develops students’ knowledge and skills in different sub-fields: electoral studies, political marketing, studies of democracy, democratization, and human rights, research on Czech political history, actors, and Czech political thought as such.

Relations of power, interests, hierarchies, and order under scrutiny“

Practical training

Practical training is a compulsory component of the specialization Electoral studies and political marketing, in case of one-field study of political science, practical training is an optional part of the study.

Further information

http://www.chcinapolitologii.cz

Graduates of the master degree can be employed in professional fields corresponding with the fields of employment of the bachelor degree graduates. The important difference is completion of the university education level which significantly improves their possibilities. Graduates can be employed as analysts in both public and private spheres, in education, in public administration and governance, in various civil society bodies, or as managers of political campaigns.

Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

Graduates of the master degree can continue to study any doctoral study program at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk, especially the doctoral study program of political science.