Political Science and International Relations
Entry requirements
Please see the course page on the University website for full details.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The Political Science and International Relations MA provides training in research methods, the application of political concepts and theories, and develops an advanced understanding of politics and political science. Your employability is enhanced through skills training, alongside the chance to gain advanced work experience through our Advanced Placement Scheme that places students with an employer to work on a project.
The MA offers a range of optional modules that enables you to specialise or generalise in key areas of political studies including British Politics, International Relations, and Comparative Politics. The MA also provides comprehensive methods training to equip you with the skills required for doctoral research, or a wide range of careers in fields such as journalism, business, the Civil Service, central government, local government, charities, and education.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Political science research methods
- Advanced work experience from the opportunity to participate in the Advanced Placement Scheme with placements available in areas such as: local government, national charities and trade unions
- Application of political concepts and theories
- An advanced understanding of politics and political science
- The ability to write a political science dissertation at postgraduate level.
Fees and funding
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
- PG Recruitment
- pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk