MRes Courses in Politics

Engage with real-world political issues and explore the challenges of global democracy. Investigate how politicians see and influence the world, and analyse how our institutions shape our politics. Read more

The Middle East is one of the most diverse, dynamic and important regions on earth. On this programme, you will learn about its traditions, histories, cultures and identities. Read more

The US is the sole superpower of our multi-polar world and a vital force in international politics. Yet its global dominance is being challenged and domestically it is riven by competition and contentious personalities and debates. Read more

MSc Politics : Our MSc offers you a broad yet distinctive perspective on the study of politics with the flexibility to pursue your interests further in a wide range of option modules. Read more

Apply for this programme You can select any modules that are offered by the  Department of Politics and International Relations. Read more

Enhance your research skills and learn about key techniques to draw in-depth insights in a politics and international studies context. Read more

Our Environmental Politics MRes examines environmental politics at the intersections of social justice and radical activism. Read more

Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Read more

Discover how international affairs are conducted and gain insight into how nation states interact and cooperate. Explore the role of international and regional organisations. Read more

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… Read more

Be a part of Queen Mary’s dynamic research community and investigate the policies that matter in this challenging MRes programme. Read more

Our Politics and Economics of Eastern Europe MRes is a research training degree in methods and approaches for studying politics, economics and society in post-communist Europe including Russia and other post-Soviet states. Read more

Combine an overview of international relations theories with tailored theoretical and methodological approaches aligned to your proposed research project. Read more

How do political scientists explain political outcomes? How can political science be used to analyse the real world? Our MRes gives you additional rigorous training in research design and methods compared to an MSc or MA, preparing you for PhD research in any sub-field of political science. Read more

We live in an increasingly interconnected and globalised world where events that unfold on other continents can affect our lives very quickly. Read more