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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
University of Bath - Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Enhance your research skills and learn about key techniques to draw in-depth insights in a politics and international studies context.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.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.Alongside this, you’ll learn about key issues in the fields of politics and international studies, such as:human rightsinternational justiceglobal political economyinternational relations in the South and Central Asia regionAlongside developing your research skills, you will explore wide themes in politics and international studies through a variety of optional units.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.Why choose a Master of Research (MRes) degree?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.Gain important career skillsWe work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.This includes advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, and bibliographic skills and the use of appropriate technology to undertake tasks that use these skills.Graduate prospectsThere is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.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.This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.
Application deadline
31/08/2025
Modules
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£ 23,500per year
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University information
University of Bath
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University League Table
8th
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Campus address
Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
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/ Max 43.01 75%60th
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/ Max 10077.0 77%5th
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