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Master of Science in Political Research University of Strathclyde University of Strathclyde, UK

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GBP 19600

Annual Tuition Fee

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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

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

Study with us

  • Develop skills in empirical political science
  • Explore different methodological approaches and their application to real-life political problems
  • Gain transferable employability skills in research design
  • Provides you with focused training in research methods
  • Helps develop your professional skills in empirical political science

Facilities

  • The School of Government & Public Policy has a number of research centres that relate to the topics covered and the content of the course. For example, the European Policies Research Centre is a leading hub for the study of regional development policy and collection of such data in Europe, a centre that is of increasing importance in the wake of Brexit.
  • Specialised policy centres focused on health and energy – such as the Centre for Energy Policy – also add to the applied policy environment at Strathclyde. The Institute for Future Cities' City Observatory, located in Strathclyde’s award-winning Technology & Innovation Centre, uses data to understand and address urban problems. The University also has many centres and institutes with projects that incorporate European governance and political issues, such as the Fraser of Allander Institute.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19600

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    9207 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Strathclyde Business School

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    Faculty of Science

    • Faculty of Science Masters Scholarships for International Students
      • Amount – between £5,000-£7,000
      • Deadline – 12th December 2024
      • Application process - after receiving an offer for one of our Science Taught Master’s programmes, applicants will be sent a link to apply for the scholarship from the Faculty directly or this will be included in the offer letter.
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