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PostgraduateMSc

Political Research

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Political Research at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc in Political Research provides you with focused training in research methods. It helps you to develop your professional skills in empirical political science. The course explores different methodological approaches and their application to real-life political problems. International tuition fees are £23,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Philosophy in Political Science
Quantitative Methods for Political Research
Qualitative Methods in Political Enquiry
Data Management and Analysis
Comparative Political Systems and Case Studies
Political Behaviour and Survey Research
Advanced Statistical Techniques for Political Data
Political Research Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,550

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,550

Home Student Fee

£10,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,500£33,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£28,000£37,000£43,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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