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Politics and International Studies MRes

University of Bath

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • 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.

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,450per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

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The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    9th out of 77 2

    6th out of 103 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    161 82%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    6th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    42nd

    18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    146 73%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    17th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    50th

    8

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