Politics (Research)

In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.

The MRes Politics degree is a multidisciplinary research training programme with a specialised focus. Combining rigorous training in advanced research skills with personalised research projects that build deep subject knowledge in your chosen field of political study, this exciting postgraduate programme is designed to inspire your imagination and foster your creativity.

The University of Greater Manchester's Masters by Research (MRes) in Politics is a multidisciplinary research training programme designed to be truly novel and sui generis. It is designed to inspire the imagination and foster creativity while providing rigorous training in advanced research skills and deep subject knowledge.

The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach enabling you to develop research skills as preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. Opportunities may be available for students to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange.

The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes with an interim award available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert), and an exit award of the 180 credit MRes.