Taught Masters - MA in Politics with Research Methods

The MA in Politics with Research Methods is a taught programme delivered within the Department of Politics to provide the foundational training for students who wish to go on to pursue a doctoral research degree, have an interest in studying research methods in political science or wish to embark on a career as a specialist researcher. The programme has been designed as a pathway for students who may wish to consider entry into the ESRC Doctoral Training Centre programme at the +3 stage.

The Department of Politics was ranked joint top in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise with 95% of published work deemed of international quality, 45% of which was considered world leading.

Course Structure

All students must undertake 180 credits of modules as follows:

• Two core modules, POL6225 Advanced Political Analysis (15 credits) and POL6160 Research Methods in Politics and International Relations (15 credits);
• Option modules to the value of 90 credits (all modules are subject to availability);
• POL6990 Dissertation in Politics with Research Methods (60 credits).