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  International Development (MRes)


University of Bath    Department of Social and Policy Sciences

Full time & Part time September MRes 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
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Immerse yourself in the world of international development with our full-time MRes programme. This course is designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge and research skills, preparing you for a career in academia or the professional sphere. Delve into key international development issues while honing your research methods and skills. You'll have the opportunity to explore current and applied research in the field. The programme offers a range of research-based units and departmental specialisations, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. To apply, a bachelor's honours degree in economics, history, geography, politics, or international relations is preferred. Exceptional candidates with lower grades may also be considered.

About the course

Study the advanced research skills and techniques needed to analyse data and draw in-depth insights. You’ll do this in the context of international development.

If you are interested in studying the part-time version of this course, please visit our website.

You’ll study a range of key international development issues with a core focus on the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will allow you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the fields of international development and development studies.

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

Alongside developing your research skills, you will enhance your understanding of:

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Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in economics, history, geography, politics or international relations.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.




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