Politics (Research) MA

This course provides you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to enable you to proceed to doctoral research. The social and political science research training is also valuable for many non-academic careers, including those in national and local government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, social research and the media.

The course blends study in Politics with the internationally renowned, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised, Humanities and Social Sciences research training programme.

As a student on this course you develop:

• advanced knowledge and understanding of political science methods and techniques required to carry out advanced research in politics
• skills in planning, managing and disseminating research
• knowledge and understanding of data collection methods and critical evaluation of various sources
• proficiency in a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills