Overview

The MRes in Constitutional Politics, Law And Theory at Birkbeck, University of London is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of political structures and legal frameworks. This programme is particularly beneficial for those looking to embark on a research career or pursue a PhD in related fields such as politics, public policy, and international relations. The curriculum is tailored to develop critical research skills, enabling students to engage with complex political issues and contribute to scholarly discourse.

Why Constitutional Politics, Law And Theory at Birkbeck?

Birkbeck is renowned for its commitment to research excellence and is home to distinguished faculty members who are leaders in their fields. The university's location in central London provides students with unique access to political institutions and a vibrant academic community. Birkbeck's MRes degrees are recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which offers 1+3 studentships to fund students for a comprehensive postgraduate study combining a taught Master's degree and a PhD.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the MRes in Constitutional Politics, Law And Theory are structured as follows:

• International Students: £20,340 per year
• National Students: £11,700 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The MRes programme consists of core and optional modules that cover various aspects of political studies:

• Advanced Topics in Quantitative Social Research
• Applied Social Data Analysis in R
• Experiments in Social Science
• Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
• Qualitative Research Design
• Qualitative Social Research Methods
• Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective
• Emerging Powers in World Politics
• Food, Politics, and Society
• Global Politics, Governance and Security
• Governing Global Capitalism
• International Political Economy
• Nationalism, Religion, and Conflict
• Political Communications: Media, Campaigns, and Citizens
• Political Theory and Contemporary Politics
• Power and Politics in the UK
• Public Policy: Interests, Ideas, Institutions
• War, Politics and Society

Students will also undertake a dissertation, allowing them to apply their research skills to a specific question of interest.

Careers with Constitutional Politics, Law And Theory

Graduates of the MRes programme are equipped with transferable skills that are highly valued in various sectors. Alumni have pursued careers in:

• Government and advisory bodies
• Policy research
• Higher education
• Journalism

Possible job roles include civil service fast-streamer, higher education lecturer, government social research officer, and public relations officer. Birkbeck provides a robust careers service to support students throughout their career journey.