Τhe MSc in Political Analysis focuses on the clear and multifaceted study of political analysis in its various dimensions.
The aim of the programμε is to advance knowledge, enrich and deepen research and teaching, and familiarize students with the theoretical and empirical analysis of political actors—both individual and collective, formal and informal—who participate in political competition. The program offers high-level postgraduate education in this specialized area.
The MSc is designed to train a new generation of students for meaningful careers in politics through the use of advanced data analysis methods. It combines a substantive focus on political issues with cutting-edge quantitative techniques, equipping students with the ability to manage, process, and analyze political data for rational decision-making, while also enabling them to effectively communicate their research findings.
The programme offers quantitative skills within a strictly political framework, helping graduates to build their careers in this emerging field and assume positions of responsibility in decision-making processes.
This thematic focus is complemented by the inclusion of cutting-edge scientific topics, the consolidation of diverse research methodologies, and the development of students’ skills through seminar-based coursework. By engaging with scientific research in political analysis, students are expected to gain new knowledge and enhance their understanding of contemporary political and socio-economic transformations from theoretical, empirical, and interpretive perspectives.
The MSc thus aims to deepen students’ academic knowledge, develop their scientific and critical thinking skills, and improve their professional qualifications, specialization, and employability in both the public and private sectors. The program responds directly to contemporary academic, institutional, and societal needs and challenges.
Prosepts and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, graduates of the MSc in Political Analysis will be equipped with the following competencies and qualifications, which also constitute the core learning outcomes:
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A solid and multidimensional body of knowledge in Political Analysis, enabling them to scientifically map and comprehend political phenomena with high academic competence.
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The necessary tools and methods—derived from diverse research traditions in political science and related disciplines (e.g., quantitative analysis, qualitative social research)—to conduct independent and original research in political analysis. This includes the ability to carry out innovative, autonomous, and original research work.
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A well-established capacity for critical thinking, enabling graduates to act with scientific integrity, creativity, and confidence in complex research and professional environments—i.e., reflectiveness and academic integrity.
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Practical skills that allow the collection and evaluation of complex information and evidence, systematic processing and synthesis of data from a variety of sources (conventional and digital), rigorous scientific inquiry, and the development of organized and persuasive arguments in both written and oral communication (in Greek and in a foreign language). These represent specialized skills capable of supporting broader syntheses and contributing to the redefinition of existing knowledge or professional practices.
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The ability to effectively manage multiple stimuli and challenges through synthesis, to engage in productive individual and collaborative work, and to actively contribute to the design and execution of complex scientific and professional projects with a high level of social and democratic responsibility—i.e., responsibility and autonomy in complex environments.