MA Politics (Research) at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Gain the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for doctoral research in politics - or to pursue a research-focused career. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the political science methods needed to carry out advanced research in politics. The Politics (Research) MA can form the training component of a 4.5 funding application to the ESRC NINE Doctoral Training Partnership .

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll learn through a range of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules include: Thinking about Research, Information Skills, Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Quantitative Analysis, The Making and Unmaking of Knowledge, Thinking About Politics, Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related subject. We may also consider your application on an individual basis if you have relevant professional experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4026f/#how-to-apply

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