MRes Politics at Birkbeck, University of London

Equipping you with the skills to design and conduct independent research, this MRes Politics is ideal for helping you to develop a research career or prepare for PhD study in politics, public policy and international relations.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course’s core modules are designed to strengthen your fundamental approaches to social and political research: statistical analysis and qualitative methods. You will then be able to make progress in more advanced methods, including social science experiments and advanced data analysis. Compulsory modules include a 12,000-15,000-word dissertation due in September (60 credits).

Career pathways

On successfully graduating from this MRes Politics, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including: data analysis, research design, project management, critical evaluation.

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