The Master’s in International Relations (Research) at The University of Manchester is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
The Master’s in International Relations (Research) at The University of Manchester is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The University, in its present form, was created in 2004 by the amalgamation of the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). The University of Manchester is recognized globally for its high-quality research and academic achievements. The University of Manchester is based in the north of England and is among the largest universities in the UK.
The University is famous for its academic and research excellence, and is also a member of the Russell Group. The University of Manchester currently has 25 Nobel Prize winners among current and former staff and students, and 91% of Manchester’s recent graduates go straight into employment or continued studies.
Course unit list The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title Code Credit rating Mandatory/optional Research Design and Skills POLI60312 15 Mandatory Graduate Seminar in International Relations Theory POLI70401 15 Mandatory Critical Approaches in International Politics POLI70412 15 Mandatory Philosophy of Politics Research POLI70771 15 Mandatory Dissertation POLI72000 60 Mandatory Qualitative Research Methods SOCY60230 0 Mandatory Introduction to Quantitative Methods SOST70511 15 Mandatory Migration, Mobility and Displacement in the Contemporary World MGDI60731 15 Optional Power and Resistance in Postcolonial Societies POLI60092 15 Optional Governing in an Unjust World: Justice and International Relations POLI60182 15 Optional Researching Elites POLI70022 5 Optional Global Governance POLI70422 15 Optional Ethics in World Politics POLI70451 15 Optional Security Studies POLI70461 15 Optional Human Rights in World Politics POLI70492 15 Optional Critical Environmental Politics POLI70921 15 Optional Gender, War and Peace POLI70962 15 Optional The United Nations and International Security POLI71112 15 Optional Critical Military Studies POLI71121 15 Optional The Politics of Global Climate Change POLI71141 15 Optional Gender in Comparative Politics POLI71151 15 Optional Race and Capitalism POLI71161 15 Optional Political Theory of the European Union POLI71191 15 Optional The Photovoice Method POLI71202 5 Optional Capitalism and Development in the Middle East POLI71312 15 Optional Doing Interviews SOAN60201 5 Optional Practising Participant Observation SOAN60891 5 Optional Creative Methods SOCY60192 5 Optional Foundational and advanced perspectives on qualitative research SOCY60231 10 Optional Internet Research SOST60232 5 Optional Understanding Big Data For Social Research SOST60511 5 Optional Creating a Sustainable World: Interdisciplinary Applications of the Sustainable Development Goals UCIL60312 15 Optional
The University of Manchester is large, yet compact enough to give the best of both worlds: city life and a campus community. It is a prestigious red brick university and is also a member of the Russell Group: a select network of leading research-intensive universities in the UK. The University is investing £1 billion over 10 years into its campus and facilities, helping to sustain its incredible history of innovation, with 25 Nobel Prize winners among its current and former students and staff.
The campus occupies a large area close to the city centre, allowing students, staff, businesses and the wider public to come together, share ideas and collaborate. It is dominated by grand Victorian buildings but also has quiet corners, landscaped gardens, cafes and common rooms where you can relax and spend time with friends. Across campus several specialist libraries offer subject-specific and tailored services. Alongside traditional library services, the university offer self-service facilities, state-of-the-art group study areas, an in-house binding service and Wi-Fi throughout. The University’s teaching and research activities are supported by extensive IT services.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
