MRes Politics and International Relations

The MRes in Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading is an exciting postgraduate programme for those aspiring to further their understanding of the world's political landscape and explore in-depth perspectives and theories in politics and international relations. This course involves a strong foundation of research and analysis underpinned by rigorous learning modules.Course Content: The course sets its foundation on a detailed understanding of politics and international relations. Students are encouraged to explore in-depth research and select a specialized subject of interest, developing it over the duration of the course with support from a dedicated supervisor. They will acquire high-level skills in research design, data analysis, and in-depth, extended research, along with training in the theoretical backgrounds of politics and international relations. Key Modules: The programme offers several core and optional modules. Core modules include 'Approaches and Methods in Politics and International Relations', 'Quantitative Methods', and 'MRes Dissertation'. Optional modules allow students to delve into subjects like 'American Foreign Policy', 'History of Political Thought', 'European Union Politics and Policy', 'Political Theory', 'International Relations Theory', and 'Public Policy: Agenda Setting and Decision Making', among others. Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation information available for this course. Future Careers: Graduating from this MRes programme will equip students with a range of skills and knowledge to thrive in several career sectors. Opportunities may be found in academia, public and private sectors, politics, international organizations, NGOs, or research roles. Some of the potential roles could be policy analyst, consultant, public relations specialist, or researcher.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.