Enhance your research skills in the context of contemporary global geopolitical challenges, economic and social inequalities, and cross-border mobility.

During this course, you’ll work to enhance your skills and become a social science researcher with expertise in contemporary geopolitical changes.

Through a focus on quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a professional researcher.

You’ll also be able to study topics like:

• migration and the cross-border movement of people
• the political economy of inequality
• technology and AI in modern society and politics
• global political economy
• the geopolitics of organised crime
• data and knowledge in a digital social world
• sustainability and corporate responsibility

You’ll enhance your understanding of the qualitative and quantitative research techniques used in the analysis of small and large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in many private and public sector roles.

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of research and enquiry in the context of sustainability, climate change and social responsibility.

This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.