Master of Research in Politics
Birkbeck, University of London
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 20,340/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Oct 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1823
Total Students: 13,937 +
Int. Students: 1,270 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom
Master of Research in Politics
Program Overview
Equipping you with the skills to design and conduct independent research, this MRes Politics is ideal for helping you to develop a research career or prepare for PhD study in politics, public policy and international relations.
This course’s core modules are designed to strengthen your fundamental approaches to social and political research: statistical analysis and qualitative methods. You will then be able to specialise in more advanced methods, including social science experiments and advanced data analysis. Option modules offer you further methods training and deeper understanding across a range of subjects within the broad field of political studies including politics, international relations and public policy.
Why choose this course?
- It offers you training in research skills, including beginner to advanced social data analysis, qualitative methods and experimental design.
- It is taught by leading researchers at the Birkbeck Institute for Social Research and the Birkbeck Centre for British Political Life.
- It is recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for the award of 1+3 studentships which are designed to fund students for a course of postgraduate study combining a taught Master's degree and a PhD.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 20,340 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Birkbeck, University of London
CAD 13,347 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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