Name: MSc International Politics (Research)
Brand: University of Southampton

Description

Type

Postgraduate
Location

Southampton

Start date

September

Introducing your course
Enhance your understanding of global and international politics while also developing highly valued skills across a range of research methods. The MSc International politics (research) degree at the University of Southampton enables you to develop your international politics interests as well as cultivating your abilities in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, research design, and independent thinking skills.
This rigorous programme of study, and the specific research skills it seeks to develop, means that graduates are well placed for careers not just across a broad range of national and international political organizations, but also in areas where independent research skills are at a premium. It is also ideal for those aiming for PhD research in this field.

Facilities

Southampton (Hampshire)

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University Road, SO17 1BJ

Start date

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Subjects

Politics
Credit
International Politics
Design
International

Course programme

Year 1

The programme is studied over one year full time.

Two option modules are taken, as listed below, per semester, to the value of 20 ECTS (40 CATS). Students will also be able to access more advanced research methods modules and other relevant social science modules (including economics) where they hold the relevant prerequisites. Not all modules will run each year. Students will receive guidance from the MSc coordinator in making their selection.

The dissertation is undertaken during the summer after semester 2 ends. You may take one optional module from other disciplines from within Social Sciences.

In addition to the Core modules listed below, students must also choose two from the following modules:

RESM6005 Survey Design

RESM6006 Qualitative Methods II

RESM6007 Quantitative Methods IIa

Core [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

PAIR6001Credit[?]