Politics (Research)
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related subject. We may also consider your application on an individual basis if you have relevant professional experience.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This course provides you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to enable you to proceed to doctoral research. The social and political science research training is also valuable for many non-academic careers, including those in national and local government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, social research and the media.
As a student on this course you develop:
- advanced knowledge and understanding of political science methods and techniques required to carry out advanced research in politics
- skills in planning, managing and disseminating research
- knowledge and understanding of data collection methods and critical evaluation of various sources
- proficiency in a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
Information for international students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 3 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.
Fees and funding
See our course fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- School of Geography Politics and Sociology (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/gps/)
- Politicsadmissions@newcastle.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 3921