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MRes Global Challenges: Geopolitics, Inequalities and Mobilities - part-time

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    MRes 2 years part-time

Course Description

Enhance your research skills in the context of contemporary global geopolitical challenges, economic and social inequalities, and cross-border mobility.

During this course, you’ll work to enhance your skills and become a social science researcher with expertise in contemporary geopolitical changes.

Through a focus on quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a professional researcher.

Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you may have an undergraduate degree in any subject.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

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Student Destinations

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of research and enquiry in the context of geopolitics.

Module Details

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Digital methods and data skills for MRes
  • Dissertation
  • Interdisciplinary research methods in social sciences

Semester 2

You must choose at least one of Advanced Qualitative Methods or Advanced Quantitative Methods.

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation Continued
  • Interdisciplinary research methods in social sciences Continued

Optional units

  • Advanced qualitative methods
  • Advanced quantitative methods

Year 2

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation
  • Understanding migrations

Semester 2

You’ll study 10 credits of optional units. You cannot choose Advanced Qualitative Methods or Advanced Quantitative Methods if you studied it in Year 1.

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation Continued

Optional units

  • Advanced qualitative methods
  • Advanced quantitative methods
  • Global political economy
  • Independent research essay
  • Knowledge, data and our digital social world
  • Research for policy: concepts, methods and values
  • The politics and practice of sustainability
  • The politics of organised crime

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