The MSc Political Science and Political Eco nomy provides a sound professio nal training in formal political science and in quantitative-oriented approaches to political economy. You will acquire the knowledge and techniques to analyse political processes, institutio nal design and public policy making in liberal democracies. The programme offers courses in political economy, elections, legislature, executive governments, public policy, development, and internatio nal political eco nomy within the f ramework of a political science-oriented programme. This MSc will provide a set of skills which are highly sought after in public policy making, policy analysis, business, political co nsultancy and public affairs. This programme is an excellent preparation for further research work (including a PhD or research in quantitative political science) or for a career in education, public administration or the private sector.