Political science

Faculty of Philosophy

Name
Political science
Program code
052
Qualification awarded
Master's degree
Length of programme
2 years
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Social and behavioral sciences
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Programme learning outcomes
1. Apply understanding of the nature and meaning of politics as a specific type of human activity and a special field of knowledge to solve complex problems of political science. 2. Apply specialized conceptual knowledge in political science, including modern scientific achievements in the field of professional activity, critical understanding of problems in the field and on the border of the fields of knowledge. 3. Communicate freely orally and in writing in Ukrainian and English. 4. Make effective decisions on issues of politics, political science and related problems; predict the development of political processes; determine the factors affecting them and the achievement of the set goals; analyze and compare alternatives; assess the risks and likely consequences of political decisions. 5. Plan, evaluate and ensure the quality of the work performed in accordance with the established requirements. 6. Critically consider the principles of the exercise of power and public policy, political institutions and processes, world politics and the politics of individual countries and regions. 7. Manage complex activities in the field of politics, political science and in wider contexts, develop plans and measures for their implementation, ensure the quality of education, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of activities. 8. Develop and implement scientific and applied projects in the field of political science and related interdisciplinary areas, taking into account methodological, economic, social, legal and ethical aspects. 9. Design, plan and perform scientific research using qualitative and quantitative methods and specialized tools of political science, including formulating and testing hypotheses, interpreting data, justifying conclusions. 10. To participate productively in scientific cooperation both at the national and international levels.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Examination is carried out in accordance with the content of the work program of the academic discipline. Rating scale: "excellent" - 90-100; "good" - 75-89; "satisfactory" - 60-74; "unsatisfactory" - 0-59. Attestation of graduates of the educational and scientific program of specialty 052 "Political science" is conducted in the form of a qualifying exam in political science and a public defense of the qualification work
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
Assistant practice in institutions of higher education lasting 4 weeks and scientific and industrial practice lasting 6 weeks
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Ganna Mykolayivna Malkina
Department of Political Sciences
Faculty of Philosophy
Occupational profiles of graduates
Jobs in research and educational institutions (junior researcher, teacher of a higher education institution), state authorities, political organizations (expert on social and political issues).
Access to further studies
A person who graduated from the educational and scientific program "Political Science" and obtained a master's degree can continue his education at the third (doctor of philosophy) level of higher education, improve his qualifications and receive additional postgraduate education