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  Politics MRes

University of Exeter    Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology

Full time & Part time September MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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The Politics MRes programme is designed to equip you with the necessary research skills to pursue a doctoral research degree or a career as a political researcher. You'll receive comprehensive training in social science research methods, as well as specialized training in politics and international relations. This programme is recognized by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), allowing you to progress to a four-year PhD programme. With individual supervision for your dissertation, you'll have the opportunity to explore a topic of your choice. Additionally, you'll benefit from our seminar series and annual postgraduate conference, fostering collaboration across disciplines. Entry requirements include a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent, along with evidence of research potential. Visit our website for more details on English language requirements.

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  • We’ll equip you with the research skills necessary to progress to a doctoral research degree, or to embark upon a career as a political researcher
  • You’ll receive training in social science, as well as more specific research training in politics (including any chosen political specialism) and international relations
  • Forms part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership and funding may be available for UK/EU students embarking on the programme and wishing to work towards a PhD
  • Our seminar series and highly successful annual postgraduate conference brings together researchers from across all humanities and social sciences disciplines

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The MRes in Politics is a training programme designed to equip you with the research skills necessary to progress to a doctoral research degree, or to embark upon on a career as a political researcher. It provides generic research methods training in social science, as well as more specific research training in politics (including any chosen political specialism) and international relations.

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Entry Requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent, supported by strong evidence of research potential in undergraduate work, e.g through level three independent project or dissertation and/or through testimonial from academic referees.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.

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For current fees please see our website.

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There are a number of ways to fund postgraduate study including: scholarships, studentships, wages, bursaries, savings, inheritance, and, increasingly, alternative methods such as crowdfunding and philanthropy. The options available may depend on your fee status or other criteria.

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