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MA Social Science Research (Political Science and International Relations)

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    MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

Our Social Science Research (Political Science and International Relations) MA course is aimed at students who want to become expert researchers in social science. If you are considering a university teaching or research career, then this programme will equip you with the methodological skills that you will need.    

You'll learn about methods and techniques used in social sciences research, such as:

  • data collection and analysis
  • the philosophical, ethical and political issues that underpin social sciences research
  • theories of research design

You'll be led by experts whose research engages with fundamental political issues including security and terrorism, diplomacy, and international political economy.

You'll graduate ready for research posts in academic, voluntary, private and third-sector settings.

Entry Requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject in the arts, humanities, or social sciences

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course is particularly suitable if you are interested in pursuing PhD study in the social sciences. It may also be useful if you are looking to pursue a career in a statistical or quantitative discipline, such as analysis or planning roles.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Foundations in Qualitative Research Methods
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis
  • Research Design, Practice and Ethics
  • Dissertation

Optional modules

  • Airpower and Modern Conflict
  • Covert Action and Unacknowledged Interventions
  • Grand Strategy
  • International Political Economy in the Era of Globalisation and Geopolitics
  • Research Methods in International Relations
  • Terrorism and Insurgencies
  • Theories and Concepts in International Relations
  • The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

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