The MRes Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading equips you with advanced research skills to tackle complex global challenges. This postgraduate degree is ideal for aspiring academics or those seeking to deepen their expertise in fields such as international security studies, political theory, or contemporary diplomacy. You will engage with critical philosophical, methodological, and ethical questions underpinning research design, preparing you for rigorous scholarly inquiry and informed policy analysis in a dynamic political landscape.
This full-time, one-year on-campus Masters programme immerses you in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, alongside optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas like international relations theory or terrorism studies. You will develop your research capabilities through compulsory training and culminate your studies with a substantial dissertation, guided by expert faculty. Graduates are well-prepared for doctoral study or careers in research, policy analysis, and international organisations.