Course summary
Enhance your research skills in politics and/or international relations with this flexible programme. You’ll be prepared for a PhD or a research career in think tanks or government departments, and you’ll study topics such as philosophical issues in the social sciences and qualitative and quantitative research methods. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/politics-and-international-relations-pg/mres-politics-and-international-relations
Modules
Sample modules: *Philosophical issues in the social sciences *NATO strategy during and after the Cold War *Politics of public policy *Contemporary diplomacy *Challenges to global order Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Assessment method
Dissertation
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2.2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. All of our programmes are appropriate for students from any disciplinary background, although a degree in politics, economics, international relations or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10500 | Whole course |
Wales | £10500 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £10500 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
EU | £21350 | Whole course |
International | £21350 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH