Politics and International Studies Masters in Research (MRes)

Enhance your research skills and learn about key techniques to draw in-depth insights in a politics and international studies context.<br/><br/>With a primary focus on in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, you’ll gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the fields of politics and international studies.<br/><br/>You’ll learn about key techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to present key insights and findings in an actionable way.<br/><br/>Alongside this, you’ll learn about key issues in the fields of politics and international studies, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- human rights<br/><br/><br/>- international justice<br/><br/><br/>- global political economy<br/><br/><br/>- international relations in the South and Central Asia region<br/><br/><br/>Alongside developing your research skills, you will explore wide themes in politics and international studies through a variety of optional units.<br/><br/>This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.<br/><br/>**Why choose a Master of Research (MRes) degree**<br/><br/>An MRes is a master’s degree with a focus on research. The knowledge and expertise you’ll gain will prepare you for doctoral study and a range of non-academic careers that require strong research skills.<br/><br/>**South West Doctoral Training Partnership**<br/><br/>This MRes is recognised by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), specifically, as part of the larger South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). It can be taken as a course in its own right, or if you hold an SWDTP studentship you can take the 1+3 (MRes + PhD) pathway.<br/><br/>If you wish to be considered for a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, then you must apply for your preferred PhD route and not the stand-alone MRes. You should follow our how to apply guidelines.<br/><br/>For those holding a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, progression from the MRes to the MPhil or PhD stage is dependent on an acceptable level of achievement.<br/><br/>**Learn from experts in their field**<br/><br/>You’ll learn from experts in politics and international studies. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.<br/><br/>**Gain important career skills**<br/><br/>We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.<br/><br/>This includes advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, and bibliographic skills; and the use of appropriate technology to undertake tasks that use these skills.<br/><br/>**Graduate prospects**<br/><br/>There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.<br/><br/>Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.<br/><br/>This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of political and international development research and enquiry.<br/><br/>This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.