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Political Research – (M.Sc.)
University of Strathclyde
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,070 - ≈ € 12,200 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc in Political Research is relevant for full-time and part-time students who wish to proceed to a PhD or to develop their professional skills and extend their understanding of political research. The course provides detailed training in research methods and a sound base from which to apply for funding at one of the ESRC’s Doctoral Training Centres.
An important feature of the course is the exploration of different theoretical and methodological approaches and their connections to the real world of politics. Classes are taught by internationally recognised experts in politics and public policy and there is a vibrant and welcoming postgraduate community with MSc students from, for example, the USA, Turkey, Greece, Vietnam, India and Romania.
The course provides an understanding of:
* Basic principles of research design and strategy
* A range of research methods and their application
* The management of different types of data and the practical conduct of research
* Subject-specific knowledge appropriate to targeted PhD research.
Contents
The MSc is organised into Core and Optional classes. Students also complete a dissertation.
The core courses are:
* Philosophy of Social Science - introduces questions of the intellectual status of social science, and debates about whether social science is a positivist, interpretative or critical discipline.
* Qualitative Methods - introduces the issues of qualitative research design and the range of qualitative techniques available for research. Both computer-based and other approaches are analysed.
* Quantitative Methods: Survey Methods - introduces the principles and practice of using survey methodology.
* Quantitative Methods: Statistics and Analysis - introduces some of the statistical tools which are available for the analysis of quantitative data and enables students to develop the ability to interpret social scientific data sensitively and sensibly.
Optional units are taught in both Semester 1 and 2 to provide students with a balanced and more specialised curriculum in parallel with the development of knowledge and skills accumulated in the core units.
Students choose two from a range of optional classes. Options may vary from year to year but normally include:
* Political Behaviour
* The European Policy Process
* Perspectives on British Governance
* Territorial Politics in Comparative Perspective
* Feminism and Politics
* Policy Analysis
* European Governance
* Political Parties
* Green Politics
* International Relations Theory In A Global Age
* Difference and Democracy
* The Welfare State In Comparative Public Policy
* European Political Economy
* Comparative Public Policy
Classes average 20 contact hours, with additional computer laboratory sessions for some methods classes. The course is designed not only to give students research skills, but also to enhance their ability to choose appropriate research methods and confront the issues of research design. Personal transferable skills are developed in the context of Principles and Practice of Research Design.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally possess a first or upper second-class Honours degree in social science from a UK university, or equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements
In addition to academic qualifications, you must also be able to show that you have a sufficient grasp of English. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your proficiency before you can begin the course, and you are strongly advised to take the IELTS or the TOEFL test examination. The University's general entry requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 600 (including the Test of Written English), TOEFL 250 (computer based test) and TOEFL 100 (internet based test).
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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