MSc Social Science Research Methods (Politics)

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PATHWAY
 

Unit name
 

• Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
• Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
• Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences
• Dissertation
   

At least 20 credit points from the following list:
 

• Advanced Qualitative Research
• Further Quantitative Methods
   

Plus 40 credit points from the list of Politics optional units:
 

• European Security
• China's International Relations
• The Politics of (Un)sustainability
• The Middle East in International Relations Theory
• Postcolonial International Relations
• The Politics of Brexit
• Gender and Security
• Money, Finance & Power in the Global Political Economy
• Security Governance
• Gender and Development
• Managing and Evaluating Development
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• Europeanisation

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification).
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £9,600

Overseas: full-time £21,200

Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Students of our MSc programmes go on to further study at PhD level or pursue research jobs in government or private sector, for example in the House of Commons, the World Bank and the think tank Demos.