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Politics, International Relations & Philosophy

Postgraduate Study in SPIRE

If you have a keen interest in Politics and/or International Relations and a passion to learn more, then a postgraduate degree could well be for you.  SPIRE currently offers six specialised pathways to a Masters in Politics and International Relations: 

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Our postgraduate learning and teaching is designed to let you develop specialised knowledge in your chosen field whilst gaining a solid grounding in relevant social science theories, approaches and research skills. You will take three and three and complete an independent project.  The course can be completed full time (one year) or part-time (two years) and provides many opportunities for working closely with academics and fellow students in a friendly, research-oriented environment.

All five pathways can be taken either as an MA (Masters of Arts) or an MRes (Masters of Research). An MA offers more subject-based study and less research training than an MRes degree. The MA is therefore more suited to students who wish to continue their studies beyond undergraduate level and to develop an in-depth understanding of a particular aspect of Politics and International Relations. The MRes includes a substantial research training component. It is specifically designed to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue further research after their Masters, either in a PhD or in employment where research skills are particularly important.

Other Masters courses:

  • (block taught) 
  • (block taught with Law)
  • (taught with Natural Sciences)