Masters Degrees in Politics (Qualitative Research)

MSc Research Methods is a research-intensive master's designed for those who wish to continue to PhD and/or are considering embarking on a career in research. Read more

The MA in Political Economy course at Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy. The MA is housed in the Centre for the Study of Political Economy, which brings together the world-class research strengths in the field of political economy at the University. Read more

We accept students into the Department of Politics and International Relations on the basis of a match between your proposed research and the current research interests of a potential supervisor as well as an assessment of qualifications and suitability for a research degree. Read more

Gain strong training in research methods in the fields of politics, international relations and security. This is a degree offered in collaboration with other departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Read more

The MPhil in International Politics is a research-based Masters, which provides an opportunity to research and write a 60,000-word thesis on a topic of your choosing and fits with the research interests of the Department. Read more

This ESRC recognised research-training programme provides a broad and in-depth grounding in the study and methodologies of the most challenging problems our world currently faces, such as international conflict and instability, terrorism, climate change, or rapid globalisation. Read more

Researchers, research managers, policy advisers and service planners are all faced with a growing need for research that is timely and relevant. Read more

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

The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping global politics and state and inter-state relations. Read more

Explore how human rights have transformed the world we live in. You will reflect on why daily violations of human rights continue and consider what you can do about it. Read more

Designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level, helping them develop the knowledge to integrate initiatives into the wider aims of international development, and address global inequities. Read more

This programme provides students with the analytical and methodological skills to develop, pursue and analyse research questions, materials and projects tied to the interconnected domains of politics, violence and crime across different spatio-temporal contexts. Read more

Our social research postgraduate course is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/PhD study. Read more