MSc Social Science Research Methods (Politics) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Bristol |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# =75QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

28,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc provides Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-approved research training in politics and international relations. We aim to provide a thorough grounding in practical methodological skills through hands-on experience and the critical...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc provides Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-approved research training in politics and international relations. We aim to provide a thorough grounding in practical methodological skills through hands-on experience and the critical...
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Admission Requirements

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An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any discipline. Applicants must have evidence of at least 1 quantitative and 1 qualitative module/unit at 2:1 or equivalent. Examples of acceptable units include: Quantitative Research Methods; Programming; Data Analysis; Data Mining; Research Design & Practice. Qualitative Research; Survey; Behavioural Studies/Research; Social Research; Comparative Politics/Research.

25 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

15,100 GBP
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International Students

28,500 GBP
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QS subject rankings

Subject: Politics

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Ranking criteria

Overall
70.5
Academic Reputation
64.2
Citations per Paper
88
Employer Reputation
70.3
H-index Citations
84.9

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