Study MRes Political Science at University of Strathclyde in the UK,
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MRes Political Science

UK

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What will I learn?

The MRes in Political Science offers you the opportunity to pursue a research-intensive postgraduate degree. You will contribute to your supervisor’s research programme, and complete an independent research project that aligns with your supervisor’s expertise. You will become an expert in your supervisor's research area and begin contributing to cutting-edge debates in the field.The MRes is designed for for those with an interest in political science and public policy research. You will be trained in research design and methods through two required courses. The remainder of the programme will be dedicated to your research project, linked to a specific academic or academics' area of expertise.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£20,950.00 (US$ 27,055) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

John Anderson Campus

107 Rottenrow East,

Glasgow,

G4 0NG, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will demonstrate capacity to plan and execute major independent research projects. This capacity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways including, but not limited to:

a first or otherwise strong undergraduate degree

a strong undergraduate thesis

a concise and feasible research statement convincing the supervisor or supervisors that you have the background to pursue the research project and an interest in the topic

employment experience that justifies your interest in pursuing the MRes degree

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Strathclyde

Home to around 30,000 students from over 140 countries, the university is located in the heart of Glasgow – a vibrant economic and commercial centre.

  • UK Research Uni of the Year (Daily Mail Uni Guide 2027)
  • UK Uni of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
  • Scottish Uni of the Year (Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • 90 percent of research ‘excellent’ or better (REF 2021)

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