International Relations MRes

Queen Mary University of London

Be a part of Queen Mary’s dynamic research community and investigate the policies that matter in this challenging MRes programme. Focus your attention on critical analytical skills, delve into key issues affecting the current political landscape and hold a lense to the most recent and exciting developments in world politics. This pre-doctoral training programme is taught in conjunction with the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) and is an approved pathway for ESRC 1 plus 3 PhD studentship funding. This makes the International Relations MRes an ideal springboard for advancement into a research-related role, or to continue on to further study. This engaging research programme provides a sophisticated theoretical and applied understanding of international relations. It aims to provide you with advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and delves into specialised topics such as war and security, globalisation and development and US foreign policy.Career pathsThis programme will provide you with advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods which could help you work towards an MPhil or PhD.During your studies you'll have access to one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops, and external guest speakers on topics such as careers in public affairs and working in parliament.Graduates of International Relations have also gone on to work at companies such as:British Pakistan foundationInfectious MediaMinistry of EnergyNazarbayev UniversityPrism Data ManagementThe General Inspectorate of FinanceThe Legal 500