Politics & Public Administration - Research Master's
Pursue an in-depth research master's degree in politics and public administration at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for graduates in social sciences seeking advanced research training in politics and public administration.
Overview
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Limerick offers postgraduate research opportunities in politics and public administration. Candidates undertake independent research leading to a comprehensive master's thesis under academic supervision. Students also participate in structured transferable skills training covering research methodologies, academic writing, and networking. Successful candidates may have the option to transfer to a doctoral program following their first year of study.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent, in-depth academic research on an approved topic in politics or public administration
- Participate in generic and transferable skills training sessions, including research methodologies and statistics
- Engage in academic writing, bibliographic management, and research networking activities
- Prepare and write a master's research thesis of approximately 60,000 words
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research area
Degree offered: Master of Arts by Research
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in politics, public administration, or a related social science discipline
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic research and literature reviews
- Proficiency in academic writing and critical analysis
- Applicants must hold an appropriate honours degree or equivalent qualification
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Applicants should review the application guidelines on the university admissions portal and submit their proposed research details. Prospective students are advised to contact the course director or faculty for further information regarding entry requirements and research proposals.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
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