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MRes Politics and International Relations

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    MRes 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time or 6 years flexible

Course Description

Enhance your research skills in politics and/or international relations  with the MRes Politics and International Relations course.

This programme is excellent preparation for a PhD or for a research career with employers such as think-tanks and government departments.

You will have the freedom to tailor the programme to suit your particular research interests as you work on your specialist research dissertation.

This programme is suitable for graduates from any discipline.

Entry Requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. All of our programmes are appropriate for students from any disciplinary background, although a degree in politics, economics, international relations or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Masters scholarships available please visit website for details

Student Destinations

We provide lots of opportunities for you to develop transferable skills for use in a variety of careers. Our graduates move on to a wide range of roles, including UK ambassadors, military officers, members of the SAS or intelligence analysts, bankers, political analysts, university lecturers, staff college lecturers, journalists, officials in international organisations or police officers.

Others have gone into industry, teaching, local government administration, charitable foundations or Parliament.

Module Details

Sample modules:

  • Philosophical issues in the social sciences
  • Introduction to both qualitative and quantitative research methods in politics and international relations
  • Politics of public policy
  • International relations
  • Dissertation

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