Social and Political Science MSc (Res)

For students looking to undertake doctoral-level research in the Social and Political Science subject area, this Masters by Research degree will give you the necessary skills through a structured programme of research training. <br/><br/>The MSc by Research (MScR) is different from our other programmes in that, typically, taught masters have more focus on subject-relevant substantive topics rather than acquiring the skills to undertake advanced research, which is the focus of this degree. <br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to undertake research training alongside an independent research project, supported by a supervisor.<br/><br/>Our expertise and interests range across the following subject areas:<br/><br/><br/>* African Studies<br/><br/><br/>* Global Health Policy<br/><br/><br/>* International Development<br/><br/><br/>* Medical Anthropology<br/><br/><br/>* Politics and International Relations<br/><br/><br/>* Social and Public Policy<br/><br/><br/>* Social Anthropology<br/><br/><br/>* Social Work<br/><br/><br/>* Sociology<br/><br/><br/>* Socio-cultural Studies<br/><br/><br/>* South Asian Studies<br/><br/><br/>Your application must clearly state the subject area you are interested in, the potential supervisor who is willing to supervise you, and include a research proposal for your dissertation.