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Politics and International Studies MRes – 1 year full-time

University of Bath

Master

In Bath ()

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

This Master's of Research (MRes) will provide you with the required skills and methodologies to undertake a doctoral degree. The breadth and depth of the course will also enable you to pursue a wide range of careers in European politics.

About this course

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on international politics.

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

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in European studies, international relations, modern languages, politics, history, economics or sociology.

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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Subjects

  • Politics
  • International
  • Apprenticeship
  • Quantitative
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Social research
  • Research skills
  • International Relations
  • Politics and international

Course programme

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Short research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods
  • Qualitative methods 1
  • Principles and skills of social research
  • Scopes and methods of politics and international relations
Semester 2
  • Long research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Either Quantitative methods 2 or Qualitative methods 2
  • Plus two optional units
Summer
  • MRes dissertation
Optional course units

These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

  • Quantitative methods 2
  • Qualitative methods 2
  • Independent research essay
  • International organisations in world politics
  • International relations of South and Central Asia
  • Director of Studies approved unit
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Attendance
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Oral assessment
  • Portfolio
  • Written examination

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline - 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline - 30 June 2020

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