MA Political Science

Master of Arts in Political Science – Political Theory, Global and Strategic Studies at University of Ljubljana

The Master of Arts in Political Science – Political Theory, Global and Strategic Studies at the University of Ljubljana (UL), offered through the Faculty of Social Sciences (FDV), is a two-year postgraduate programme based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Listed as English-taught, the programme consists of four semesters and carries 120 ECTS credits.

The programme provides advanced interdisciplinary education in political theory, global affairs, strategic studies, and contemporary political science. It examines political ideas, institutions, power relations, and social developments to help students understand complex political and social challenges in the modern world.

Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

The programme combines political theory with global and strategic studies, offering students an opportunity to explore contemporary political systems, political philosophies, and international developments.

Key areas of study include political theory, political philosophy, political economy, comparative politics, political communication, globalisation, political power, social movements, citizenship, biopolitics, inequality, ecology, and fundamental rights and liberties.

Students develop analytical and research skills while examining how political institutions, social movements, and global transformations influence contemporary societies.

Specialisation Tracks

The programme offers two formally identified study directions:

Political Theory

This direction focuses on political ideas, political philosophy, citizenship, political power, social movements, rights, liberties, and theoretical approaches to understanding contemporary political and social institutions.

Globalization and Strategic Studies

This direction focuses on the broader study of global political developments and strategic challenges. The programme’s interdisciplinary themes include globalisation, inequality, political power relations, and developments affecting regions and countries.

The detailed individual course structures of the two directions are not provided.

Research and Academic Development

The programme provides an international academic environment with graduate students from different countries and academic backgrounds.

Special attention is given to students’ individual research interests and initiatives, including opportunities to develop an individual curriculum.

Students learn from established scholars working on contemporary political theory and methodological approaches, enabling them to strengthen their research capabilities and engage critically with political questions.

Professional Skills and Career Opportunities

The programme develops critical thinking, political analysis, research, communication, and strategic understanding of political and social processes.

Graduates may pursue professional opportunities in government institutions, academia, political consulting, political analysis, international organisations, nongovernmental organisations, and multinational businesses.

Potential career paths identified by the university include political analysts, political consultants, political campaign professionals, political spokespersons, educators, social advocates, and business consultants.

Graduates may also pursue opportunities in institutions such as the United Nations and European Union.

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