Our MRes Politics will develop your understanding of research methodologies and techniques in politics to an advanced level, enabling you to undertake your own independent research. It provides an intellectually stimulating guide to politics research and will develop your awareness of the essential requirements of in-depth research, including theory, design, and methods. The program also provides opportunities to explore substantive issues in the fields of political theory, political science, international relations, and sociology. Graduates can pursue careers in government or advisory bodies where research skills are required, as well as policy research, higher education, the voluntary sector, and journalism. Possible professions include Civil Service fast streamer, higher education lecturer, government social research officer, or politicians assistant. This degree may also be useful in becoming a local government officer, newspaper journalist, or public relations officer.
Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
Politics and International Development
Central London
Postgraduate
1
October
6.0
£8820,£16020,
Preston, Burnley, Westlakes, Cyprus
£
London, England
6.5
35000
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
£ UK fees: £10,750 (total); International fees: £22,250 (total)
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