Social Science Research (Political Science and International Relations) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nottingham |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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, political corruption, and social and global justice.

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

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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, political corruption, and social and global justice.

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

Admission Requirements

7+
3+
76+
100+
2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject in the arts, humanities, or social sciences

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,400 GBP
International
24,300 GBP

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