International Development MRes
University of Bath
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Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on international development.This course combines the academic study of key international development issues with a comprehensive exploration of research methods and skills, and offers a detailed examination of current and applied international development research.It supports the application of knowledge and skills to address contemporary research questions, and ...Read more

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on international development.

This course combines the academic study of key international development issues with a comprehensive exploration of research methods and skills, and offers a detailed examination of current and applied international development research.

It supports the application of knowledge and skills to address contemporary research questions, and comprises a mix of faculty-wide research-based units and departmental disciplinary-based specialisations.

South West Doctoral Training Partnership

This MRes is recognised by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), specifically, as part of the larger South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). It can be taken as a course in its own right or if you hold an SWDTP studentship you can take the 1+3 (MRes + PhD) pathway.

If you wish to be considered for a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, then you must apply for your preferred PhD route and not the stand alone MRes. You should follow our how to apply and funding guidelines.

For those holding a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, progression from the MRes to the MPhil or PhD stage is dependent on an acceptable level of achievement.

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68/101
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8th
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02 Dec 24

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21 Jan 20

Absolute best time, though undergrad at Bristol was the best tome of my life but it’s got even better (but of course also a lot harder and more expensive ) . For undergrad..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in economics, history, geography, politics or international relations. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

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£4,800 per year

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£22,400 per year

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£22,400 per year

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