Program Overview

This bespoke programme was designed for a specific group of government-sponsored students and is not available for general admission. However, we do have a similar version which is available for general admission. This University of Bolton's MRes International Relations degree combines rigorous training in advanced research skills with personalised research projects that build deep subject knowledge; this exciting postgraduate programme is designed to inspire your imagination, foster your creativity and support you in achieving your ambitions. This bespoke version is delivered in block mode.

Highlights

• The MRes International Relations has been carefully designed to allow you to develop a systematic and critical knowledge and understanding of international relations and international organisations through the study and application of advanced research methods and skills using a scaffolded approach to learning.
• Anchor module at the start of the programme to support the development of essential academic skills and understanding of international relations as a whole.
• Professional project at the end of the programme which allows you to showcase your advanced knowledge and understanding of international relations.
• A range of academic and professional assessments which are carefully planned throughout the student journey

Key Features

• We will support you in developing a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights within International Relations.
• We'll guide you as you develop the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate the conclusions of the research clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry can be practically applied to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
• You will evaluate and critically apply current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline, evaluate methodologies and develop critiques to develop creative solutions and/or hypotheses.
• Through a blended learning approach, you will develop the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.
• You will develop critical self-awareness and independent learning strategies in order to develop academically and professionally.