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MRes Global Challenges: Geopolitics and Inequalities

A PhD is a doctoral research degree and the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve. The degree normally takes between three and four years of full-time work towards a thesis offering an original contribution to your subject.

DURATIONS:12 MONTHS

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Universities are taking admission for Jan 2025

What you will be learning- Over View

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.

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Why study MRes Geopolitics

Learn from experts in their field.
You’ll learn from experts in geopolitics. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.

Gain important career skills.
We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.These include advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills; skills in literature reviewing, appraisal, searching, and synthesis; and basic computing skills, such as word processing, spreadsheet creation and optimisation, and database management.

Graduate prospects.
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 geopolitics.

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