Overview

The Political Research course at the University of Strathclyde explores different methodological approaches and their application to real-life political problems. It equips you with key transferable skills in: research design, a range of research methods and their application, the management of different types of data.

Methods of assessment include written assignments, blogs, podcasts, practical team projects, presentations, individual projects, and exams. Most modules involve more than one method of assessment to help you realise your potential. These account for two-thirds of the total assessment. Your dissertation, produced over the summer, accounts for the remaining third.

Why this course?

The course explores different methodological approaches and their application to real-life political problems. It will equip you with key transferable skills in:

research design

a range of research methods and their application

the management of different types of data

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Methods.

Policy Analysis

Comparative Public Policy

International Institutions and Regimes

European Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 325 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9550 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland Part-Time: £4,775

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.

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Overview

Why this course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Scholarships Information

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